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.
Ref. #85A5B7 · 4008-5C
Summerhouse Blue
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summerhouse Blue Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Summerhouse Blue 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 Summerhouse Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Summerhouse Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.