Cadet Song
8004-38G · #334C57 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Cadet Song7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Cadet Song, Really?
Cadet Song reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 8004-38G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cadet Song
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Cadet Song 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 8004-38G 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SeaworthySW 7620 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Nocturne BlueHDC-CL-28 · Behr | 1.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Blue Note2129-30 · Benjamin Moore | 4.9 | 9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Sailor's CoatPPG1153-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ship'S HarborPPG1161-5 · Glidden | 1.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Navigation432-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The 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.
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 #334C57 in HSL space. Pair Cadet Song with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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