Tinsel Beam 4005-3A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CAD5DE, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Reflection from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD5DE · 4005-3A
Tinsel Beam
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tinsel Beam Technical Profile
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Tinsel Beam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tinsel Beam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTinsel Beam
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Reflection
Blue Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Iced Iris
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icelandic
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beacon Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Memory Lane
PPG
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tinsel Beam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tinsel Beam
#CAD5DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tinsel Beam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tinsel Beam 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 Tinsel Beam.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tinsel Beam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tinsel Beam have?
Tinsel Beam by Valspar has a neutral 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 Tinsel Beam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tinsel Beam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tinsel Beam are Blue Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match), Iced Iris by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Icelandic by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tinsel Beam'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 Tinsel Beam?
Tinsel Beam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.4, 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 Tinsel Beam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.