Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Arctic Sunrise |
| SKU | 8003-41C |
| Hex | #94B8C7 |
| RGB | 148, 184, 199 |
| HSL | 198°, 31%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Arctic Sunrise
Arctic Sunrise sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Arctic Sunrise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Arctic Sunrise within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #94B8C7 in HSL space. Pair Arctic Sunrise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Arctic Sunrise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Arctic Sunrise 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 8003-41C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Respite (SW 6514) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Respite swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
Behr's nearest match is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Sunrise without repainting risk. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Arctic Sunrise is Aspen Skies (1656). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Aspen Skies and you'll get the same color. See the full Aspen Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Arctic Sunrise. The nearest is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Glidden, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Soft Rococo Blue (70BG 44/129) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Rococo Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Skippered Blue (235-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skippered Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Soul Seeker (HGSW 2375) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soul Seeker swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Arctic Sunrise. The nearest is Country Air (DET581) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Arctic Sunrise. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Rodda, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Shimmering Wave (R086) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Fauquier Spring (BD19) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Arctic Sunrise
At Kompozit, the closest color to Arctic Sunrise is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →