Vivid Blue 4006-10C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3E6AA5, estimated 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.
Valspar · #3E6AA5 · 4006-10C
Vivid Blue
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Vivid Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E6AA5
RGB62, 106, 165
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dover Straits
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#326AB1
Close digital match
Wickford Bay
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#396CB5
Close digital match
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#3A6A99
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Colors That Work With Vivid Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Vivid Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vivid Blue are Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wickford Bay by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Vivid Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.