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Valspar Versatile Blue

M348 · #8097AE · LRV 29.8

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Downpour is a 98% match

Versatile Blue (M348) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 29.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Downpour (98% match).

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LRV

29.8 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

M348

HEX

#8097AE

RGB

128, 151, 174

HSL

210°, 22%, 59%

Family

Blues

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Versatile Blue FAQ

What undertone does Versatile Blue have?

Versatile Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Versatile Blue?

Versatile Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Versatile Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Downpour (DE5871), 98%; Behr: Jet Set (S530-4), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Dyer's Woad (SW 9071), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), 95%; Glidden: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 93%; PPG: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Denim Wash (838), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 84%. 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 Versatile Blue?

The HEX code of Versatile Blue (M348) is #8097AE, RGB 128, 151, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.