Summer Sky 5001-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B0D5E2, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boot Cut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B0D5E2 · 5001-9B
Summer Sky
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0D5E2
RGB176, 213, 226
Estimated LRV62.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Summer Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sky
#B0D5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8AB5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sky 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 Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sky have?
Summer Sky 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 Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sky are Boot Cut by Behr (a close digital match), Sailing Club by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Glacier Point by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer Sky'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 Sky?
Summer Sky has a estimated lightness value of 62.3, 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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