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Ref. #73A9C2 · 8002-43D

Soul Blue

36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Soul Blue 8002-43D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #73A9C2, LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is I've Got the Blues from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soul Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#73A9C2
RGB115, 169, 194
LRV35.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Soul Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Soul Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSoul Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreI've Got the Blues

I've Got the Blues

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

By The Sea

Kilz

Nearly identical

Himalayan Blue Poppy

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Serene Sea

PPG

Very similar

Bleached Denim

Behr

Very similar

Resolute Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Nautic Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sea of Atlantis

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sea of Atlantis

Vista Paint

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soul Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soul Blue

#73A9C2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#818AB1

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Soul Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Soul Blue

Complement

Frosted Copper

Soul Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sienna Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Emerald Ice

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Soul Blue.

Tidal Basin

Valspar · 5001-7C

#77ADC9

Blue Ridge Mist

Valspar · 8002-41D

#72A7B9

Sea Serenade

Valspar · 5002-8A

#75B3C2

Soft Skies

Valspar · 4006-6A

#80ABC3

Paradise Found

Valspar · 8002-45D

#769BC1

Well Water

Valspar · 5005-8A

#6EB7BE

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Soul Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soul Blue have?
Soul Blue by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Soul Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soul Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soul Blue are I've Got the Blues by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lafayette Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), By The Sea by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soul 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 Soul Blue?
Soul Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, 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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