Back of Beyond
8002-42G · #015474 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Nightlife2
- 2Back of Beyond7
- 3Waterloo13
- 4Charcoal Blue19
What Color Is Back of Beyond, Really?
Back of Beyond reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-42G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Back of Beyond
Back of Beyond earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
How Lighting Changes Back of Beyond
At LRV 7, Back of Beyond is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Back of Beyond are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8002-42G directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Blue GrottoSW 2941 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Quiet StormS-H-540 · Behr | 3.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Caribbean Azure2059-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Shimmering SeaPPG1152-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Shimmering SeaPPG1152-7 · Glidden | 3.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Tappan Lake Blue236-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Back of Beyond within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #015474 in HSL space. Pair Back of Beyond with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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