Blue Ridge Mist
8002-41D · #72A7B9 · LRV 35 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Blue Ridge Mist35
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Blue Ridge Mist, Really?
Blue Ridge Mist reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-41D behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Blue Ridge Mist
Blue Ridge Mist 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.
How Lighting Changes Blue Ridge Mist
Blue Ridge Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Most complaints about Blue Ridge Mist 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 8002-41D 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Bleached Denim560F-5 · Behr | 0.7 | 35 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Seaside Resort725 · Benjamin Moore | 4.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Serene SeaPPG1158-4 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 36 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Serene SeaPPG1158-4 · Glidden | 4.7 | 36 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Pacific PalisadeDE5787 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.6 | 31 | Color page → |
| Farrow & Ball | LobsterNO. CB7 · Farrow & Ball | 4.3 | 33 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Blue Ridge Mist 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 #72A7B9 in HSL space. Pair Blue Ridge Mist with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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