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Ref. #85A5B7 · 4008-5C

Summerhouse Blue

35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Summerhouse Blue 4008-5C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85A5B7, LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Blue Eyes from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Summerhouse Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#85A5B7
RGB133, 165, 183
LRV35.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Summerhouse Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Summerhouse Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSummerhouse Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaby Blue Eyes

Baby Blue Eyes

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Colonial Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Silver Skate

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Brussels Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Raging Sea

Behr

Very similar

Favorite Jeans

Kilz

Very similar

Thunder Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

Seabrook

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Breath-Taking View

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Summerhouse Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Summerhouse Blue

#85A5B7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858AAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Summerhouse Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Teton Blue

Complement

Coffee Cake

Summerhouse Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Summerhouse Blue.

Nostalgia

Valspar · 4007-6A

#85A1B1

Blue Skylights

Valspar · 4006-3C

#8FA6B7

Lucy Blue

Valspar · 5001-5C

#8BADB8

Office Blue

Valspar · 4005-6A

#829DB1

Soft Skies

Valspar · 4006-6A

#80ABC3

Blissful Blue

Valspar · 4005-3C

#8E9DAE

More blue colors from other brands

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

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Summerhouse Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Summerhouse Blue have?
Summerhouse Blue 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 Summerhouse Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summerhouse Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summerhouse Blue are Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Colonial Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summerhouse Blue'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 Summerhouse Blue?
Summerhouse Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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