Summer Rain by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #AAC8D5 · 8003-41B

Summer Rain

55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Summer Rain Technical Profile

HEX Code#AAC8D5
RGB170, 200, 213
LRV54.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Oh Boy!

Complement

Ciao Bella

Summer Rain Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Moving Melody

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Summer Rain.

Northern Sky Blue

Valspar · 4008-5B

#AAC5D3

Novella Blue

Valspar · 4004-5B

#AFC6DB

High Noon

Valspar · 5001-5B

#A6C5CD

Crystal Sea

Valspar · 5004-7B

#A1CED5

Blue Galaxy

Valspar · 4005-9C

#ABBFDE

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

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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Why Summer Rain's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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