Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Estero Sky |
| SKU | V071-4 |
| Hex | #489BC6 |
| RGB | 72, 155, 198 |
| HSL | 200°, 53%, 53% |
| LRV | 28.8 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Estero Sky
Estero Sky sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.8, 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.
Estero Sky 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 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Estero Sky 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 #489BC6 in HSL space. Pair Estero Sky 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 Estero Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Estero Sky 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 V071-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Estero Sky
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Major Blue (SW 6795) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Major Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Estero Sky
The closest Behr equivalent of Estero Sky is Hemisphere (M500-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.8). If Behr is your counter, order Hemisphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemisphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Estero Sky
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lake Tahoe (783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.8) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Estero Sky without repainting risk. See the full Lake Tahoe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Estero Sky
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Estero Sky is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Estero Sky
Glidden has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Sticky Note Blue (50BG 33/360) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sticky Note Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Estero Sky
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Estero Sky without repainting risk. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Estero Sky
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Estero Sky
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mountain Bluebird (DET573), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.8) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Estero Sky without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Bluebird swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Estero Sky
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is St Giles Blue (NO. 280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.8) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Estero Sky without repainting risk. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Estero Sky
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Estero Sky
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Estero Sky
Kompozit has no exact twin of Estero Sky. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →