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Valspar Buoyant Blue

M337 · #C5D9DD · LRV 66.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu is a 98% match

Buoyant Blue (M337) is a light blue from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 66.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu (98% match).

Compare Buoyant Blue with other brands

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LRV

66.7 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

M337

HEX

#C5D9DD

RGB

197, 217, 221

HSL

190°, 26%, 82%

Family

Blues

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Buoyant Blue FAQ

What undertone does Buoyant Blue have?

Buoyant Blue is a light 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 Buoyant Blue?

Buoyant Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.7 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 Buoyant Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Little Boy Blu (SW 9054), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Little Boy Blu (HGSW9054), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Heaven on Earth (1661), 97%; Behr: Rain Dance (S480-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Shark (DE5771), 97%; PPG: Embellishment (PPG1151-2), 96%; Glidden: Embellishment (PPG1151-2), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 93%. 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 Buoyant Blue?

The HEX code of Buoyant Blue (M337) is #C5D9DD, RGB 197, 217, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.