Wild Life 8003-38C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AEC7C6, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meteor Shower from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AEC7C6 · 8003-38C
Wild Life
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wild Life Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEC7C6
RGB174, 199, 198
Estimated LRV53.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 →
Meteor Shower
Behr
#B0C8C6
Close digital match
Quiet Breeze
Dutch Boy
#B1C7C5
Close digital match
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
#AECAC8
Close digital match
Appleton
Hirshfield's
#B2C7C7
Close digital match
Watery
Sherwin-Williams
#B4CCC9
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Appleton
Vista Paint
#B1C5C4
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Gossamer Blue
Benjamin Moore
#B4C9C9
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Bell Bottoms
Kilz
#A6C1C1
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Misty Surf
PPG
#B5C8C9
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#BBD0D2
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Colors That Work With Wild Life
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Life
#AEC7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Life
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Life 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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Wild Life — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Life have?
Wild Life by Valspar has a neutral 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 Wild Life from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Life are Meteor Shower by Behr (a close digital match), Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Seaport by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wild Life'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 Wild Life?
Wild Life has a estimated lightness value of 53.9, 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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