Sailboat 4005-5B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B1C8D8, 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.
Ref. #B1C8D8 · 4005-5B
Sailboat
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sailboat Technical Profile
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Sailboat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sailboat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSailboat
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlissful Blue
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Stencil Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
English Hollyhock
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sailboat
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sailboat.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sailboat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailboat have?
Sailboat 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 Sailboat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sailboat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailboat are Blissful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Bayou by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dream .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sailboat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.