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Valspar Skywriter

4008-9A · #C9E1EA · LRV ~72.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Mystical Blue (~98% proximity)

Skywriter (4008-9A) is a cool off-white from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Mystical Blue (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Skywriter in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

72.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

4008-9A

HEX

#C9E1EA

RGB

201, 225, 234

HSL

196°, 44%, 85%

Family

Off-whites

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Skywriter FAQ

What undertone does Skywriter have?

Skywriter is a cool off-white with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Skywriter?

Skywriter has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Skywriter in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Mystical Blue (792), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Niagara Falls (PPG1240-2), ~97% proximity; PPG: Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Soar (SW 6799), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soar (HGSW6799), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Frost (DE5805), ~96% proximity; Behr: Vaporize (M520-1), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~87% 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 Skywriter?

The HEX code of Skywriter (4008-9A) is #C9E1EA, RGB 201, 225, 234. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.