Skywriter 4008-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDE3ED, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CDE3ED · 4008-9A
Skywriter
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Skywriter Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDE3ED
RGB205, 227, 237
Estimated LRV74.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Skywriter
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Misty Blue
Kilz
#CDE4EE
Close digital match
Diamond Blue
PPG
#CFE4EE
Close digital match
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#CFE5F0
Close digital match
Soft Cloud
Behr
#D0E3ED
Close digital match
Mystical Blue
Benjamin Moore
#CDE4EC
Close digital match
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
#C8DFE8
Close digital match
High Spirits
Vista Paint
#C9E4EE
Close digital match
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
#C4DEED
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Soar
Sherwin-Williams
#C3DFE8
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#CCDCE7
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Skywriter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skywriter
#CDE3ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C87B6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skywriter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skywriter 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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Skywriter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skywriter have?
Skywriter 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 Skywriter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skywriter are Misty Blue by Kilz (a close digital match), Diamond Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Niagara Falls by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Skywriter'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 Skywriter?
Skywriter has a estimated lightness value of 74.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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