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Valspar Out of the Blue

5004-9B · #B9E0E5 · LRV 69.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Skyscraper is a 99% match

Out of the Blue (5004-9B) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 69.3 (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 Skyscraper (99% match).

Compare Out of the Blue with other brands

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LRV

69.3 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

5004-9B

HEX

#B9E0E5

RGB

185, 224, 229

HSL

187°, 46%, 81%

Family

Blues

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Out of the Blue FAQ

What undertone does Out of the Blue have?

Out of the Blue is a light blue with a strong 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 Out of the Blue?

Out of the Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 69.3 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 Out of the Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Skyscraper (765), 99%; Behr: Basin Blue (M470-2), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Moon (DE5764), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Quench Blue (SW 6785), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quench Blue (HGSW6785), 96%; PPG: Aqua Whisper (PPG1234-3), 94%; Glidden: Aqua Whisper (PPG1234-3), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 81%. 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 Out of the Blue?

The HEX code of Out of the Blue (5004-9B) is #B9E0E5, RGB 185, 224, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.