Pale Flowers 4008-5A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C2D8E1, LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright and Early from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2D8E1 · 4008-5A
Pale Flowers
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pale Flowers Technical Profile
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Pale Flowers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Flowers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPale Flowers
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBright and Early
Bright and Early
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Magic Wand
PPG
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Balmy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Allure
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Millstream
Behr
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Flowers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Flowers
#C2D8E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848DAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Flowers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Flowers 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 Pale Flowers.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Flowers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Flowers have?
Pale Flowers 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 Pale Flowers in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Flowers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Flowers are Bright and Early by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Falling Tears by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Magic Wand by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Flowers'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 Pale Flowers?
Pale Flowers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Flowers's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.