BFF Blue
8001-42D · Valspar
BlueView BFF Blue 8001-42D on the Valspar site ↗Hex
#68B6E0
LRV
42
Family
Blue
8001-42D
Color profile
Light value
42 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue
“At LRV 42, BFF Blue is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. BFF Blue carries a cool undertone. Valspar files BFF Blue under Blue.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 42 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around BFF BlueThis colorBFF BlueValspar · 8001-42D
CoordinatingStepping StoneValspar · 8007-3CCoordinatingAngelic BlueValspar · 5003-9BCoordinatingDeep Blue SeaValspar · 5001-10CSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareBFF Blue vs BFF Blue
42LRV42
#68B6E0Hex#68B6E0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
BFF Blue vs Tribute
42LRV42
#68B6E0Hex#74B5DA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
BFF Blue vs Blue Topaz
42LRV42
#68B6E0Hex#72B7D9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
BFF Blue vs Sea Frolic
42LRV40
#68B6E0Hex#53B5DF
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
BFF Blue vs High Seas
42LRV40
#68B6E0Hex#78B1D8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
BFF Blue vs Skyscape
42LRV35
#68B6E0Hex#58A9D3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBFF Blue vs Life Force
42LRV43
#68B6E0Hex#6FB7E0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Life Force is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Sea to Shining Sea
42LRV44
#68B6E0Hex#6DB4DC
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sea to Shining Sea is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Xavier Blue
42LRV44
#68B6E0Hex#6AB4E0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Xavier Blue is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Blue Wave
42LRV46
#68B6E0Hex#6EB8E5
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Wave is very close match · 4 points lighter · leans redder compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Electra
42LRV42
#68B6E0Hex#75B5E1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Electra is very close match · leans redder compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Regale Blue
42LRV42
#68B6E0Hex#7DB5D3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Regale Blue is close match · warmer compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Flyway
42LRV39
#68B6E0Hex#5DB3D4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Flyway is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with BFF Blue.
BFF Blue vs Salem Blue
42LRV38
#68B6E0Hex#66A9D3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Salem Blue is close match · 4 points darker · leans redder compared with BFF Blue.
Palettes with BFF Blue
BFF Blue, answered
What is the LRV of BFF Blue?
BFF Blue (8001-42D) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 42, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is BFF Blue a warm or cool color?
BFF Blue has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
What is the closest match to BFF Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to BFF Blue is Life Force (P500-4) by Behr, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Valspar · 8001-42D
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