Out of the Blue 5004-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFE2E7, 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.
Ref. #BFE2E7 · 5004-9B
Out of the Blue
71%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Out of the Blue Technical Profile
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Out of the Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Out of the Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOut of the Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBright Vision
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eastern Promise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Eminence
Behr
Nearly identical
Vandy Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Picture Perfect
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bathe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Surf's Up
PPG
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Out of the Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Out of the Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Out of the Blue in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Eastern Promise by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kyoto by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Out of the Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.