Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Nuthatch |
| SKU | V106-4 |
| Hex | #7F9CA8 |
| RGB | 127, 156, 168 |
| HSL | 198°, 19%, 58% |
| LRV | 31.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Blue Nuthatch
Blue Nuthatch sits in the mid-range at LRV 31.1, 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 Nuthatch is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Blue Nuthatch 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 #7F9CA8 in HSL space. Pair Blue Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Nuthatch 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 V106-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
Behr's nearest match is Yacht Harbor (PMD-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Nuthatch without repainting risk. See the full Yacht Harbor swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Labrador Blue (1670), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Nuthatch without repainting risk. See the full Labrador Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Blue Nuthatch is Serene Stream (PPG1154-5). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Serene Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Stream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blue Nuthatch is Serene Stream (PPG1154-5). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Serene Stream and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Neptune's Rings (431-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neptune's Rings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blue Nuthatch. The nearest is Silver Storm (DE5822) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Storm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
Rodda has no exact twin of Blue Nuthatch. The nearest is Rainfall (CA196) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Clare, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Nuthatch
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blue Nuthatch is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →