Valspar Mysterious Blue
4005-8A · #8EABD3 · LRV ~39.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina (~95% proximity)Mysterious Blue (4005-8A) is a mid-tone blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 39.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Mysterious Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
39.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
4005-8A
HEX
#8EABD3
RGB
142, 171, 211
HSL
215°, 44%, 69%
Family
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Mysterious Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Mysterious Blue?
Mysterious Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mysterious Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Aqua Marina (816), ~95% proximity; PPG: Suenos (PPG17-01), ~94% proximity; Behr: Hopeful Dream (M540-4), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bachelor Blue (DE5878), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Suenos (PPG17-01), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (SW 6808), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (HGSW6808), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~77% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Mysterious Blue?
The HEX code of Mysterious Blue (4005-8A) is #8EABD3, RGB 142, 171, 211. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.