Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | BFF Blue |
| SKU | 8001-42D |
| Hex | #68B6E0 |
| RGB | 104, 182, 224 |
| HSL | 201°, 66%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar BFF Blue
BFF Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
BFF Blue 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to BFF Blue 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 #68B6E0 in HSL space. Pair BFF Blue 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 BFF Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching BFF 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 8001-42D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of BFF Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of BFF Blue. The nearest is Flyway (SW 6794) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flyway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of BFF Blue
Behr has no exact twin of BFF Blue. The nearest is Washed Denim (M530-4) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Washed Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of BFF Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of BFF Blue is Sea to Shining Sea (789). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sea to Shining Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea to Shining Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of BFF Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for BFF Blue without repainting risk. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of BFF Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for BFF Blue without repainting risk. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of BFF Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to BFF Blue is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Day swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of BFF Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of BFF Blue. The nearest is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of BFF Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to BFF Blue is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of BFF Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of BFF Blue. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of BFF Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Robin's Egg (H0053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for BFF Blue without repainting risk. See the full Robin's Egg swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of BFF Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of BFF Blue. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →