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Valspar Soothing Blue

V068-2 · #AED2DC · LRV 60.3

Compare with other brands: Behr Balboa is a 97% match

Soothing 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

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LRV

60.3 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

V068-2

HEX

#AED2DC

RGB

174, 210, 220

HSL

193°, 40%, 77%

Family

Blues

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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. 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.