Strong Will 8001-44G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #214F86, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brilliant Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #214F86 · 8001-44G
Strong Will
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Strong Will Technical Profile
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Strong Will in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Strong Will in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparStrong Will
Nearly identical
PPGBrilliant Blue
Brilliant Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rich Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Royal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Sapphire
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Atlantic Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Navy Dress
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Strong Will
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Strong Will
#214F86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#494595
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Strong Will
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Strong Will 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Strong Will.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Strong Will — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Strong Will have?
Strong Will by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Strong Will in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strong Will from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strong Will are Brilliant Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Frank Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rich Cobalt by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Strong Will'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 Strong Will?
Strong Will has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Strong Will's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.