Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Brush Stroke |
| SKU | 8003-46C |
| Hex | #9AAFC7 |
| RGB | 154, 175, 199 |
| HSL | 212°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Brush Stroke
Brush Stroke sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Brush Stroke 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
13 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 blue 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Brush Stroke 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 #9AAFC7 in HSL space. Pair Brush Stroke 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 Brush Stroke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brush Stroke 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 8003-46C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Celestial (SW 6808) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brush Stroke
Behr has no exact twin of Brush Stroke. The nearest is Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poetry Reading swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Porcelain Glaze (CSP-550) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcelain Glaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brush Stroke
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Stroke without repainting risk. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brush Stroke
The closest Glidden equivalent of Brush Stroke is Paris Sky Blue (10BB 42/159). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Paris Sky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Paris Sky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brush Stroke
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Brush Stroke. The nearest is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Sweet Lavender (HGSW 1395) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Lavender swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brush Stroke
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Brush Stroke. The nearest is Sapphire Fog (DE5899) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brush Stroke
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Brush Stroke. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Calm Tint (0645) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calm Tint swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Blue Pot (0624) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brush Stroke
At Kompozit, the closest color to Brush Stroke is Blue Pot (0624) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Pot swatch →