Bleu Clair (M316) is a mid-tone blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 52.9 (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 Soft Chinchilla (98% match).

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LRV

52.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

M316

HEX

#B0C4C8

RGB

176, 196, 200

HSL

190°, 18%, 74%

Family

Blues

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Bleu Clair FAQ

What undertone does Bleu Clair have?

Bleu Clair is a mid-tone blue 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 Bleu Clair?

Bleu Clair has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.9 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 Bleu Clair in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Soft Chinchilla (2135-50), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Spruce (DE5772), 97%; PPG: Misty Surf (PPG1034-4), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Billowy Breeze (SW 9055), 96%; Glidden: Misty Surf (PPG1034-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rain (HGSW6219), 95%; Behr: Gentle Sea (S470-2), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), 94%. 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 Bleu Clair?

The HEX code of Bleu Clair (M316) is #B0C4C8, RGB 176, 196, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.