Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Nebula |
| SKU | 8002-40E |
| Hex | #3DA1B8 |
| RGB | 61, 161, 184 |
| HSL | 191°, 50%, 48% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Blue Nebula
Blue Nebula sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Blue Nebula is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Blue Nebula 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 #3DA1B8 in HSL space. Pair Blue Nebula 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 Blue Nebula Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Nebula 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 8002-40E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaica Bay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Behr, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Jay Bird (S490-5) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jay Bird swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Ash Blue (2057-40) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Blue Bicycle (HGSW 1343) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Bicycle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Nebula
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blue Nebula. The nearest is Caribbean Cruise (DE5760) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caribbean Cruise swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Nebula
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Blue Nebula is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Nebula
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Blue Nebula. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Nebula
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Blue Nebula. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 36 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Nebula
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blue Nebula. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →