Wild Life 8003-38C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AEC7C6, 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.
Ref. #AEC7C6 · 8003-38C
Wild Life
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wild Life Technical Profile
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Wild Life in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Life in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWild Life
Nearly identical
BehrMeteor Shower
Meteor Shower
Behr
Nearly identical
Quiet Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Appleton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Watery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Appleton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gossamer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misty Surf
PPG
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Life
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Wild Life.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Life in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Life from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Life are Meteor Shower by Behr (a near-identical match), Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Seaport by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Life's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.