Out of the Blue 5004-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFE2E7, estimated LRV 71 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Vision from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BFE2E7 · 5004-9B
Out of the Blue
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Out of the Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFE2E7
RGB191, 226, 231
Estimated LRV71.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Out of the Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
#BFE3E9
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Eastern Promise
Kilz
#BDE0E4
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Kyoto
Hirshfield's
#BEE3EA
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Eminence
Behr
#C4E6EB
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Vandy Blue
Dutch Boy
#C5E5E9
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Picture Perfect
Benjamin Moore
#BADDE2
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Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#BBDEE5
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Bathe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E0E3
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Surf's Up
PPG
#C6E4EB
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#CAE9EE
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Colors That Work With Out of the Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Out of the Blue
#BFE2E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D92B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Out of the Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Out of the Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Out of the Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Out of the Blue have?
Out of the Blue by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Out of the Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Out of the Blue are Bright Vision by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Eastern Promise by Kilz (a close digital match), Kyoto by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Out of the Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue has a estimated lightness value of 71.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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