Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Coventry Blue |
| SKU | 4005-5C |
| Hex | #88A7BA |
| RGB | 136, 167, 186 |
| HSL | 203°, 27%, 63% |
| LRV | 36.3 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Coventry Blue
Coventry Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.3, 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.
Coventry Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 gray 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Coventry Blue 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 #88A7BA in HSL space. Pair Coventry Blue 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 Coventry Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coventry Blue 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 4005-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Notable Hue (SW 6521), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coventry Blue without repainting risk. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is Silhouette (N540-4) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silhouette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coventry Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Coventry Blue is Soft Jazz (809) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Jazz swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coventry Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coventry Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coventry Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coventry Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coventry Blue is Seabrook (338-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seabrook swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coventry Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coventry Blue without repainting risk. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coventry Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Coventry Blue is Silver Skate (DE5801) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Skate swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coventry Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Coventry Blue is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coventry Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Coventry Blue is Bewilder (C2-732) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coventry Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Coventry Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →