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Valspar Skywriter

4008-9A · #C9E1EA · LRV 72.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Mystical Blue is a 98% match

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

Compare Skywriter with other brands

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LRV

72.2 · Light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Skywriter in other brands?

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