Vivid Blue 4006-10C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3E6AA5, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dover Straits from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E6AA5 · 4006-10C
Vivid Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Vivid Blue Technical Profile
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Vivid Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vivid Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparVivid Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDover Straits
Dover Straits
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wickford Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Sapphire Blue
PPG
Very similar
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beyond The Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Monday
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vivid Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vivid Blue
#3E6AA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#706BAB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vivid Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vivid 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 Vivid 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.
Vivid Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vivid Blue have?
Vivid Blue by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Vivid Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vivid Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vivid Blue are Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wickford Bay by Behr (a near-identical match), Wide Sky by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vivid 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 Vivid Blue?
Vivid Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
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 Vivid Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.