Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Blue Ridge Mist |
| SKU | 8002-41D |
| Hex | #72A7B9 |
| RGB | 114, 167, 185 |
| HSL | 195°, 34%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
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 Ridge Mist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Ridge Mist 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 8002-41D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
The closest Behr equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist is Bleached Denim (560F-5). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Bleached Denim and you'll get the same color. See the full Bleached Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Blue Ridge Mist. The nearest is Seaside Resort (725) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seaside Resort swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blue Ridge Mist. The nearest is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
Glidden has no exact twin of Blue Ridge Mist. The nearest is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pacific Palisade (DE5787), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Ridge Mist without repainting risk. See the full Pacific Palisade swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Ridge Mist. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Ridge Mist
Clare has no exact twin of Blue Ridge Mist. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →