Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Aster |
| SKU | 8002-41C |
| Hex | #89B8C7 |
| RGB | 137, 184, 199 |
| HSL | 195°, 36%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Aster
Aster sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Aster 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
14 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Aster 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 #89B8C7 in HSL space. Pair Aster 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 Aster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aster 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 8002-41C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aster
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aster is Ebbtide (SW 6493) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebbtide swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aster
At Behr, the closest color to Aster is Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tahoe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aster
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aster is Blue Jean (2062-50) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jean swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aster
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Aster is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Crystal Lake and you'll get the same color. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aster
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aster is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Crystal Lake and you'll get the same color. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aster
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Skippered Blue (235-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Skippered Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aster
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aster is El Caribe (HGSW 2334) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Caribe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aster
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aster is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aster
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Aster is Yonder (NO. 9810) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aster
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aster is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) 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 Aster
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aster
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Aster. The nearest is Fauquier Spring (BD19) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fauquier Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aster
Kompozit's nearest match is Trisha's Eyes (0666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →