Summer Breeze 4008-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8E2EF, estimated LRV 73 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Sky from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C8E2EF · 4008-7A
Summer Breeze
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8E2EF
RGB200, 226, 239
Estimated LRV72.9
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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Compare alternatives to Summer Breeze
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#C8E2EE
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#CBE3EE
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#C4DEED
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#C5DDEA
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#C5DDEA
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#CDE4EE
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Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#CFE5F0
Close digital match
Bashful Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C9E7F4
Close digital match
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
#C3DFE8
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Colors That Work With Summer Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Breeze
#C8E2EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7783BB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Breeze 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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Summer Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Breeze have?
Summer Breeze 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 Summer Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Breeze are Velvet Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Soaring Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Niagara Falls by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer Breeze'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 Summer Breeze?
Summer Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 72.9, 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 Summer Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.