Slipstream 8001-45A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D2DFEE, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brisa De Mar from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D2DFEE · 8001-45A
Slipstream
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Slipstream Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2DFEE
RGB210, 223, 238
Estimated LRV72.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Slipstream
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Brisa De Mar
Behr
#D2E0EF
Close digital match
Soft Cloud Blue
PPG
#D0DEEC
Close digital match
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
#D4DFEC
Close digital match
Alaskan Skies
Dunn-Edwards
#CDDCED
Close digital match
Beautyberry
Dutch Boy
#D2DCE9
Close digital match
Brush Blue
Hirshfield's
#D4E1ED
Close digital match
Brush Blue
Vista Paint
#D5E0EB
Close digital match
White Satin
Benjamin Moore
#D8E6F3
Close digital match
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#CCDBE5
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Slipstream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slipstream
#D2DFEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7DB5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slipstream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slipstream 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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Slipstream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slipstream have?
Slipstream 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 Slipstream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slipstream are Brisa De Mar by Behr (a close digital match), Sea Breeze by Behr (a close digital match), Soft Cloud Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slipstream'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 Slipstream?
Slipstream has a estimated lightness value of 72.7, 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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Why Slipstream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.