Summer Breeze 4008-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8E2EF, 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.
Ref. #C8E2EF · 4008-7A
Summer Breeze
73%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Breeze Technical Profile
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Summer Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Breeze
Nearly identical
BehrVelvet Sky
Velvet Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Niagara Falls
PPG
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bashful Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Breeze
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Summer Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Breeze are Velvet Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Soaring Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Niagara Falls by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.