Valspar Soothing Blue
V068-2 · #AED2DC · LRV 60.3
Compare with other brands: Behr Balboa is a 97% matchSoothing Blue (V068-2) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 60.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Balboa (97% match).
Compare Soothing Blue with other brands
Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.
LRV
60.3 · Light
Undertone
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
V068-2
HEX
#AED2DC
RGB
174, 210, 220
HSL
193°, 40%, 77%
Family
Colors similar to Soothing Blue in Valspar
Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Soothing Blue FAQ
What undertone does Soothing Blue have?
Soothing 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 Soothing Blue?
Soothing Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.3 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 Soothing Blue in other brands?
Behr: Balboa (MQ4-55), 97%; PPG: Midsummer's Dream (PPG1151-3), 95%; Glidden: Midsummer's Dream (PPG1151-3), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Glacier Point (DE5785), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Hydrangea (2062-60), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Stream (SW 6499), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Liquid Blue (HGSW6779), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 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 Soothing Blue?
The HEX code of Soothing Blue (V068-2) is #AED2DC, RGB 174, 210, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.