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Pulitzer Blue

25%LRV Value
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Pulitzer Blue 4008-4A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #768D9C, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bracing Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pulitzer Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#768D9C
RGB118, 141, 156
LRV25.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Pulitzer Blue in Every Brand

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

ValsparPulitzer Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBracing Blue

Bracing Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Stormy Sky Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

China Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Wild Blue Yonder

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Americana

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mission Control

Behr

Very similar

Selvedge

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Porpoise Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Breezy Indigo

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ocean Storms

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Squirrel Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pulitzer Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pulitzer Blue

#768D9C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8589AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pulitzer Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Stormy Sky Blue

Complement

Ranch Mink

Pulitzer Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Pulitzer Blue.

Gray Lavender

Valspar · 4005-4A

#7C8DA2

Blue Sash

Valspar · 4005-6B

#718CA3

Laid-Back Blue

Valspar · 8003-39E

#78969A

Window Screen

Valspar · 4004-4A

#7C8697

Guest Blue

Valspar · 4003-6B

#7785A3

Cornflower Blue

Valspar · 4008-4B

#768793

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Pulitzer Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pulitzer Blue have?
Pulitzer Blue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pulitzer Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pulitzer Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pulitzer Blue are Bracing Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stormy Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), China Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pulitzer 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 Pulitzer Blue?
Pulitzer Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.3, 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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