Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Cadet Song |
| SKU | 8004-38G |
| Hex | #334C57 |
| RGB | 51, 76, 87 |
| HSL | 198°, 26%, 27% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Cadet Song
At LRV 7, Cadet Song is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Cadet Song earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Cadet Song 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 #334C57 in HSL space. Pair Cadet Song 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 Cadet Song Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cadet Song 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 8004-38G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cadet Song
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cadet Song is Seaworthy (SW 7620). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Seaworthy and you'll get the same color. See the full Seaworthy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cadet Song
Behr's nearest match is Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cadet Song without repainting risk. See the full Nocturne Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cadet Song
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Blue Note (2129-30) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Note swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cadet Song
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cadet Song without repainting risk. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cadet Song
Glidden's nearest match is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cadet Song without repainting risk. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cadet Song
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Navigation (432-7DB) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Navigation swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cadet Song
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Deep Ocean (DEA135) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Ocean swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cadet Song
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Signature (JG-91) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Signature swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cadet Song
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Hague Blue (NO. 30) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hague Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cadet Song
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Atlantic Waves (0473) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Atlantic Waves swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cadet Song
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Calm Interlude (0501) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Interlude swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cadet Song
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cadet Song is Nightspot (C2-743) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cadet Song
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Cadet Song is Lost Highway (LOST HIGHWAY) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lost Highway swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cadet Song
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cadet Song without repainting risk. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cadet Song
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cadet Song. The nearest is Calm Interlude (0501) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Interlude swatch →