Sailboat 4005-5B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B1C8D8, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blissful Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B1C8D8 · 4005-5B
Sailboat
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sailboat Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1C8D8
RGB177, 200, 216
Estimated LRV55.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B2C8D8
Close digital match
Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
#B3CADC
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Stencil Blue
PPG
#B6CBD9
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Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
#ABC5D6
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Sea View
Benjamin Moore
#AEC7D5
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English Hollyhock
Behr
#B4C8D4
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Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
#B8CFE0
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Soft Chambray
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#A8C4D6
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Peace River
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#A8BFCC
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Colors That Work With Sailboat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailboat
#B1C8D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailboat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailboat 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
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Sailboat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailboat have?
Sailboat by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sailboat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailboat are Blissful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blue Bayou by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dream .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sailboat'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 Sailboat?
Sailboat has a estimated lightness value of 55.6, 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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