Double Denim
V072-3 · #95BFE1 · LRV 49.1 — cool blue tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Wolf Gray21
- 2Resolute Blue40
- 3Double Denim49.1
- 4Honolulu Blue62
- 5After Rain68
What Color Is Double Denim, Really?
Double Denim reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V072-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Double Denim
Double Denim 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.
How Lighting Changes Double Denim
Double Denim sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.1, 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.
Most complaints about Double Denim 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 V072-3 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 | Blue BeyondSW 6961 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 45 | Color page → |
| Behr | Charismatic SkyM520-3 · Behr | 2.2 | 50 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Faded Denim795 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 51 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Viva La BleuPPG1242-3 · PPG / Glidden | 1.0 | 49 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Viva La BleuPPG1242-3 · Glidden | 1.2 | 49 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Twinkle138-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.7 | 49 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Double Denim 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 #95BFE1 in HSL space. Pair Double Denim with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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