Picasso 8001-44E is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5287B9, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Endless Summer from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5287B9 · 8001-44E
Picasso
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Picasso in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Picasso in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPicasso
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEndless Summer
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blueberry Popover
PPG
Nearly identical
Safe Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brisk Blue
Behr
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Waterloo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Just Chill
Kilz
Very similar
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Picasso
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Picasso
#5287B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F80B3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Picasso
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Picasso 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 Picasso.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Picasso — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Picasso have?
Picasso 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 Picasso in your own space before committing.
What colors match Picasso from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Picasso are Endless Summer by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blueberry Popover by PPG (a near-identical match), Bright Prelude Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Picasso'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 Picasso?
Picasso has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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