Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Billow |
| SKU | 4008-9C |
| Hex | #76C2E3 |
| RGB | 118, 194, 227 |
| HSL | 198°, 66%, 68% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Billow
Billow sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Billow 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 Billow 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 #76C2E3 in HSL space. Pair Billow 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 Billow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Billow 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 4008-9C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Billow
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Undercool (SW 6957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Billow without repainting risk. See the full Undercool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Billow
Behr's nearest match is Mirror Lake (M520-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Billow without repainting risk. See the full Mirror Lake swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Billow
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Billow is Cayman Blue (2060-50). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cayman Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Cayman Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Billow
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Billow without repainting risk. See the full Horizon Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Billow
Glidden's nearest match is By The Sea (50BG 50/265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Billow without repainting risk. See the full By The Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Billow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Billow is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) 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 Billow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Billow is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Discovery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Billow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Billow is Winter Chime (DE5828) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Chime swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Billow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Billow is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Billow
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Billow is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Billow
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Billow. The nearest is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Billow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Billow is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →