Shale Blue 8004-38D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #93A8B1, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whiskful from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #93A8B1 · 8004-38D
Shale Blue
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Shale Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#93A8B1
RGB147, 168, 177
Estimated LRV37.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Shale Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Whiskful
Dutch Boy
#93A8B1
Close digital match
Down Pour
Behr
#92A9B2
Close digital match
Dusty Cornflower
Benjamin Moore
#8DA5AE
Close digital match
Meditative
Sherwin-Williams
#96AAB0
Close digital match
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#8DA7AF
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#96ADBA
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#96AFB7
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Colors That Work With Shale Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shale Blue
#93A8B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shale Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shale Blue 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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Shale Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shale Blue have?
Shale Blue by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Shale Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shale Blue are Whiskful by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Down Pour by Behr (a close digital match), Dusty Cornflower by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shale 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 Shale Blue?
Shale Blue has a estimated lightness value of 37.4, 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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Why Shale Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.