Valspar Soothing Blue
V068-2 · #AED2DC · LRV ~60.3
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Balboa (~97% proximity)Soothing Blue (V068-2) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 60.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Balboa (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Soothing Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
60.3 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
V068-2
HEX
#AED2DC
RGB
174, 210, 220
HSL
193°, 40%, 77%
Family
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Soothing Blue FAQ
What undertone does Soothing Blue have?
Soothing Blue is a light blue with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Soothing Blue in other brands?
Behr: Balboa (MQ4-55), ~97% proximity; PPG: Midsummer's Dream (PPG1151-3), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Midsummer's Dream (PPG1151-3), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Glacier Point (DE5785), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Hydrangea (2062-60), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Stream (SW 6499), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Liquid Blue (HGSW6779), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.