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Valspar Blue Tango4007-10B · #339BCF · LRV 28.6

Blue Tango reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 4007-10B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR BLUE TANGO
RGB 51, 155, 207LRV 28.6

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameBlue Tango
SKU4007-10B
Hex#339BCF
RGB51, 155, 207
HSL200°, 62%, 51%
LRV28.6
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Valspar Blue Tango

Blue Tango sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.6, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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 Tango 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

9 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6958 · #0192C6 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 24
SW 6802 · #5A9EC0 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 30
SW 6795 · #289EC4 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 29

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All blue at Behr →
M500-4 · #4699C4 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 28
MQ4-56 · #18A4DA · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 32
BIC-38 · #4C96BB · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 27
570D-5 · #5B98C1 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 29

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
790 · #3F9DD1 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 33
783 · #4298C4 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 30
2064-40 · #3195CA · ΔE 2 · LRV 26
2060-40 · #199FCC · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 29

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.74
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1240-5 · #3399CE · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 28
PPG1237-6 · #1993BE · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 25

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1240-5 · #3398CE · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 28
PPG1237-6 · #1993BE · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 25
54BG 28/351 · #1A97BE · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All blue at Dutch Boy →
137-6DB · #4398C1 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 28
138-6DB · #5BA0CE · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 32
140-5DB · #5A99C9 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 29
HGSW 1373 · #5A9EC0 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 30
HGSW 6802 · #5A9EC0 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 30
HGSW 1363 · #289EC4 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 29
HGSW 6795 · #289EC4 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 29

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DET573 · #4C98C2 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 30
DE5844 · #3194CE · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 25
DE5837 · #0098C8 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 25

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 280 · #579DC2 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 30

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Blue Tango within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

V035-2 · LRV 28.4
V071-4 · LRV 28.8
5001-10B · LRV 29.6
4006-10B · LRV 25.6
4008-10B · LRV 24
V033-2 · LRV 34.4

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #339BCF in HSL space. Pair Blue Tango with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#339BCF + #CF6733
TRIADIC
#339BCF · #CF339B · #9BCF33
ANALOGOUS
#33CFB5 · #339BCF · #334DCF

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.12:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.73:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Blue Tango Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Blue Tango 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 4007-10B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tango

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Tango. The nearest is Major Blue (SW 6795) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Major Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Blue Tango

Behr's nearest match is Hemisphere (M500-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Tango without repainting risk. See the full Hemisphere swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Tango

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bayberry Blue (790), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Tango without repainting risk. See the full Bayberry Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tango

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Blue Tango is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sorcerer and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorcerer swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Blue Tango

Glidden's nearest match is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Tango without repainting risk. See the full Sorcerer swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Tango

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Tango is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Tango

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blue Tango. The nearest is Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Tango

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Tango is Splish Splash (DE5844) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splish Splash swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Tango

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Blue Tango. The nearest is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →

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