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Valspar Enchanted Evening4003-8A · #7893BF · LRV 28.6

Enchanted Evening reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 4003-8A actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR ENCHANTED EVENING
RGB 120, 147, 191LRV 28.6

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameEnchanted Evening
SKU4003-8A
Hex#7893BF
RGB120, 147, 191
HSL217°, 36%, 61%
LRV28.6
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Valspar Enchanted Evening

Enchanted Evening sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.6, 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.

Enchanted Evening 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

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.47
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6809 · #7498BE · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 30
SW 6816 · #8B98C4 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 32

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All blue at Behr →
S550-4 · #819AC0 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 32
HDC-MD-02 · #6A8FC2 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 27

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.02
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
817 · #6E94CC · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 32
810 · #6B8DB3 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 28
CC-876 · #6B8DB3 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 28

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1245-5 · #8494C5 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All blue at Glidden →
30BB 27/209 · #768EB3 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 27
10BB 30/203 · #7796B8 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 30
PPG1245-5 · #8394C5 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.95
All blue at Dutch Boy →
240-5DB · #7989AA · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 25
HGSW 1394 · #7498BE · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 30
HGSW 6809 · #7498BE · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 30
HGSW 1403 · #8B98C4 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 32
HGSW 6816 · #8B98C4 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5879 · #7896BA · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 28
DE5885 · #7F97B5 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 28
DET589 · #698EB3 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 27

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G11 · #7E9AC8 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 32
NO. 237 · #6A8FB2 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 26

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0597 · #7E98C3 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 31
0611 · #7296CF · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 30
0589 · #8297B6 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 30
0618 · #7393B4 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 28

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0597 · #7695C2 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 32
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 31
1269 · #7F90CB · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 32
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 28

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All blue at Kompozit →
0597 · #7695C2 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 29
0589 · #7C94B3 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 29
1269 · #7F90CB · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 29
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 26

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Enchanted Evening within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

4005-10B · LRV 28.1
8002-45D · LRV 31
M220 · LRV 30.1
V110-5 · LRV 29.9
8003-46D · LRV 30
M348 · LRV 29.9

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7893BF in HSL space. Pair Enchanted Evening with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7893BF + #BFA478
TRIADIC
#7893BF · #BF7893 · #93BF78
ANALOGOUS
#78B7BF · #7893BF · #8178BF

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.12:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.72:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Enchanted Evening Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Enchanted Evening 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 4003-8A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Lobelia (SW 6809) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobelia swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Brazilian Blue (817) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brazilian Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Enchanted Evening. The nearest is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At Glidden, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Gingham Blue (10BB 30/203) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gingham Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pembroke Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Ocean City (DE5879) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean City swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Enchanted Evening is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Himalaya Sky (0597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Enchanted Evening without repainting risk. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Himalaya Sky (0597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Enchanted Evening without repainting risk. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Enchanted Evening

Kompozit's nearest match is Himalaya Sky (0597), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Enchanted Evening without repainting risk. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →

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