Sonic Sky 4008-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AAD7EF, estimated LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pool Party from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AAD7EF · 4008-9B
Sonic Sky
63%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sonic Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#AAD7EF
RGB170, 215, 239
Estimated LRV63.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
Pool Party
Kilz
#ADD8EE
Close digital match
Bluebelle
Benjamin Moore
#A9D6F0
Close digital match
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
#A6D3E9
Close digital match
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
#A5D3E9
Close digital match
Songbird
PPG
#A3D1EB
Close digital match
Blue Bubble
Behr
#A6D7EB
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Azure Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#B0E0F6
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Hirshfield's
#A6D0EC
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Sherwin-Williams
#B0D6E6
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#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
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#A1B8CA
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Colors That Work With Sonic Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonic Sky
#AAD7EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F7CC3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonic Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonic Sky 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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Sonic Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonic Sky have?
Sonic Sky 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 Sonic Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonic Sky are Pool Party by Kilz (a close digital match), Bluebelle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Highland Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sonic Sky'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 Sonic Sky?
Sonic Sky has a estimated lightness value of 63.4, 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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Why Sonic Sky's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.