Summer Rain 8003-41B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AAC8D5, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vast Sky from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAC8D5 · 8003-41B
Summer Rain
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Rain Technical Profile
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Summer Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Rain
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVast Sky
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Greenhow Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sonata
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Rain
#AAC8D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848CAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Rain 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
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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 Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Rain have?
Summer Rain 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 Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Rain are Vast Sky by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tender Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Greenhow Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Rain'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 Rain?
Summer Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Rain's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.