Mysterious Blue
4005-8A · Valspar
BlueView Mysterious Blue 4005-8A on the Valspar site ↗Hex
#8EABD3
LRV
40
Family
Blue
4005-8A
Color profile
Light value
40 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue
“At LRV 40, Mysterious Blue is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Mysterious Blue carries a cool undertone. Valspar files Mysterious Blue under Blue.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 40 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Mysterious BlueThis colorMysterious BlueValspar · 4005-8A
CoordinatingSwiss CoffeeValspar · 7002-16CoordinatingHomey CreamValspar · 3007-6BCoordinatingBrush StrokeValspar · 8003-46CSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareMysterious Blue vs Heartsong
40LRV37
#8EABD3Hex#8DA6CA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious Blue vs Wings of Pegasus
40LRV43
#8EABD3Hex#93B1D6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious Blue vs Violetta
40LRV36
#8EABD3Hex#87A4C8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious Blue vs Paula Loves Paris
40LRV36
#8EABD3Hex#80A5CD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious Blue vs Wild Blue Yonder
40LRV41
#8EABD3Hex#88B0D7
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious Blue vs Moonglow
40LRV43
#8EABD3Hex#92B2D1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareMysterious Blue vs Cascade
40LRV43
#8EABD3Hex#8DADD9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cascade is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Cornflower Blue
40LRV43
#8EABD3Hex#91B2D9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cornflower Blue is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Summer Blue
40LRV45
#8EABD3Hex#92B3E0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Summer Blue is close match · 6 points lighter · cooler compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Suenos
40LRV43
#8EABD3Hex#96ADDC
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Suenos is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Hopeful Dream
40LRV39
#8EABD3Hex#95A9CD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Hopeful Dream is close match · warmer compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Boudoir Blue
40LRV37
#8EABD3Hex#7EA3D2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Boudoir Blue is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Celestial
40LRV44
#8EABD3Hex#97B3D0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Celestial is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Cosmos
40LRV38
#8EABD3Hex#8EA9C2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Mysterious Blue.
Mysterious Blue vs Bay Area Blue
40LRV37
#8EABD3Hex#7FA9CB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bay Area Blue is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Mysterious Blue.
Palettes with Mysterious Blue
Mysterious Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Mysterious Blue?
Mysterious Blue (4005-8A) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 40, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Mysterious Blue a warm or cool color?
Mysterious Blue has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
What is the closest match to Mysterious Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Mysterious Blue is Cascade (CC-904) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler.
Valspar · 4005-8A
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