Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Impressionist |
| SKU | 8004-39D |
| Hex | #849EA8 |
| RGB | 132, 158, 168 |
| HSL | 197°, 17%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Impressionist
Impressionist sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Impressionist 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
17 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Impressionist 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 #849EA8 in HSL space. Pair Impressionist 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 Impressionist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Impressionist 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 8004-39D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impressionist
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Impressionist. The nearest is Daphne (SW 9151) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daphne swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Impressionist
At Behr, the closest color to Impressionist is Relaxing Blue (ICC-65) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Relaxing Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Impressionist
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Impressionist is Franklin Lakes (1643). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Franklin Lakes and you'll get the same color. See the full Franklin Lakes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Impressionist
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Serene Stream (PPG1154-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Impressionist without repainting risk. See the full Serene Stream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Impressionist
Glidden's nearest match is Serene Stream (PPG1154-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Impressionist without repainting risk. See the full Serene Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Impressionist
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Impressionist without repainting risk. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impressionist
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Impressionist. The nearest is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Impressionist
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Impressionist is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Winnipeg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Impressionist
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Impressionist. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Impressionist
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Impressionist. The nearest is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Impressionist
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Impressionist is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Impressionist
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Impressionist is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Impressionist
At Rodda, the closest color to Impressionist is Rainfall (CA196) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Impressionist
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Impressionist is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Impressionist
At Clare, the closest color to Impressionist is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Impressionist
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Impressionist. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Impressionist
At Kompozit, the closest color to Impressionist is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →