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Ref. #A5B8C6 · 4006-3B

Palisade Blue

46%LRV Value
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Palisade Blue 4006-3B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A5B8C6, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Overcast Sky from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Palisade Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5B8C6
RGB165, 184, 198
LRV46.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Palisade Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Palisade Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparPalisade Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOvercast Sky

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Windy Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grand Bay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Always Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

November Skies

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Calming Space

Behr

Very similar

Lovebird Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

In the Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Water Splash

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Palisade Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Palisade Blue

#A5B8C6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Palisade Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Palisade Blue

Complement

Pavilion Beige

Palisade Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Double Chocolate

Pop

Wet Riverbanks

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Palisade Blue.

Precious Stone

Valspar · 4002-5C

#A6B1C8

Memorybook Blue

Valspar · 4007-5C

#A4BFCD

Purple Freedom

Valspar · 4002-7C

#AEB0CB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Misty Morning Dew

Valspar · 4003-3C

#B3BAC7

High Noon

Valspar · 5001-5B

#A6C5CD

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

Sapphire Ice

Benjamin Moore · 808

#A2C0D6

Palisade Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Palisade Blue have?
Palisade Blue by Valspar has a neutral 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 Palisade Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palisade Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palisade Blue are Overcast Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Windy Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Country Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palisade 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 Palisade Blue?
Palisade Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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