Starry Sky 5005-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #34808B, estimated LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lombardy Lake from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #34808B · 5005-8C
Starry Sky
18%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Starry Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#34808B
RGB52, 128, 139
Estimated LRV18.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Starry Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Starry Sky
#34808B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58719A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Starry Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Starry 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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Starry Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Starry Sky have?
Starry 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 Starry Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starry Sky are Lombardy Lake by Kilz (a close digital match), Salzburg Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Calypso Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Starry 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 Starry Sky?
Starry Sky has a estimated lightness value of 18.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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