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Valspar A-List BlueT673 · #AFC2C9 · LRV 52.1

A-List Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T673 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR A-LIST BLUE
RGB 175, 194, 201LRV 52.1

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameA-List Blue
SKUT673
Hex#AFC2C9
RGB175, 194, 201
HSL196°, 19%, 74%
LRV52.1
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About Valspar A-List Blue

At LRV 52.1, A-List Blue is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

A-List Blue is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9055 · #AFC7CD · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 55
SW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 53
SW 9633 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 53
SW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 52

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All gray at Behr →
N510-3 · #ADC2C9 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 52
PPU13-14 · #AFC0C5 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 51
MQ5-50 · #AEC4D0 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 53
770E-3 · #B0C1C3 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
2135-50 · #ADC3C8 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 53
AF-535 · #ABC1CC · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 52
1620 · #B1BFC7 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 51
CC-816 · #B1BFC7 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 51

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 50
PPG1040-3 · #B0BEC5 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 50
PPG1154-4 · #ADC5D2 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 53
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 51

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 50
PPG1040-3 · #B0BEC5 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 50
PPG1152-3 · #A8C0CE · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 50
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 51

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All gray at Dutch Boy →
432-2DB · #B4C5CB · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 54
338-3DB · #B2C6D1 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 55
434-2DB · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 52
428-3DB · #B1C7C5 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 54
HGSW 3326 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 54
HGSW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 54
HGSW 3366 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 52
HGSW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5772 · #ADC5C9 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 49
DE5800 · #A8BFCC · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 46

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 55
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 56

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CC6 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 0 · LRV 52
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0630 · #B6C7D0 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 55
0497 · #B5C8CA · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 55
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 54

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0630 · #B3C6CE · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 55
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 55
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 53
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 54

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All gray at Rodda →
R079 · #B5C2C5 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 53
R097 · #B3BEC5 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 51
CA188 · #B4BFC1 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 51
CA189 · #B5C8C7 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 55

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-735 · #B0C6CE · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 54
C2-975 · #B7C5C7 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 54
C2-977 · #B7C5C4 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 54
C2-959 · #B6C4C1 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 53

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All gray at Portola Paints →
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 49

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.57
All gray at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 50

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 41
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 51

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Kompozit →
0630 · #B3C6CE · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 54
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 54
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 52
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 53

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to A-List Blue within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M328 · LRV 52
M316 · LRV 52.8
T623 · LRV 52.2
8004-42B · LRV 53
P103 · LRV 53.1
4007-3B · LRV 50.8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AFC2C9 in HSL space. Pair A-List Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AFC2C9 + #C9B6AF
TRIADIC
#AFC2C9 · #C9AFC2 · #C2C9AF
ANALOGOUS
#AFC9C3 · #AFC2C9 · #AFB5C9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.84:1fail
Sample text on black
11.38:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar A-List Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching A-List Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar T673 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of A-List Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to A-List Blue is Niebla Azul (SW 9137) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niebla Azul swatch →

Behr Equivalent of A-List Blue

The closest Behr equivalent of A-List Blue is Stargazer (N510-3). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52.1). If Behr is your counter, order Stargazer and you'll get the same color. See the full Stargazer swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of A-List Blue

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Soft Chinchilla (2135-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for A-List Blue without repainting risk. See the full Soft Chinchilla swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of A-List Blue

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Chambray (PPG1153-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for A-List Blue without repainting risk. See the full Chambray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of A-List Blue

Glidden's nearest match is Chambray (PPG1153-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for A-List Blue without repainting risk. See the full Chambray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of A-List Blue

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Flurried Blue (432-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for A-List Blue without repainting risk. See the full Flurried Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of A-List Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to A-List Blue is Fresh Idea (HGSW 3326) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Idea swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of A-List Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to A-List Blue is Blue Spruce (DE5772) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Spruce swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of A-List Blue

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is It Is Well (JG-76) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It Is Well swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of A-List Blue

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of A-List Blue is Hazy (NO. CC6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52.1). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Hazy and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of A-List Blue

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of A-List Blue

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of A-List Blue

At Rodda, the closest color to A-List Blue is Winter Air (R079) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Air swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of A-List Blue

C2 Paint's nearest match is Ersatz (C2-735), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for A-List Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ersatz swatch →

Clare Equivalent of A-List Blue

At Clare, the closest color to A-List Blue is Summer Friday (PNT100-LT-37) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Friday swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of A-List Blue

At Portola Paints, the closest color to A-List Blue is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 52.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of A-List Blue

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of A-List Blue

Backdrop has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of A-List Blue

Kompozit has no exact twin of A-List Blue. The nearest is Indulgence (0483) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgence swatch →

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