Valspar Mysterious Blue
4005-8A · #8EABD3 · LRV 39.6
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina is a 95% matchMysterious Blue (4005-8A) is a mid-tone blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 39.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina (95% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Mysterious Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Aqua Marina (816), 95%; PPG: Suenos (PPG17-01), 94%; Behr: Hopeful Dream (M540-4), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Bachelor Blue (DE5878), 91%; Glidden: Suenos (PPG17-01), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (SW 6808), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (HGSW6808), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 77%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.