Left Bank Blue
P069 · #5C90A4 · LRV 24.8 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Left Bank Blue24.8
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Left Bank Blue, Really?
Left Bank Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar P069 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Left Bank Blue
Left Bank Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Left Bank Blue
With an LRV of 24.8, Left Bank Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Left Bank Blue 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 P069 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 | Manitou BlueSW 6501 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 25 | Color page → |
| Behr | French CourtPPU14-04 · Behr | 3.6 | 25 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Blue Daisy2062-40 · Benjamin Moore | 2.4 | 26 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | CosmopolitanPPG1158-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 23 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Aqua BluePPG1151-5 · Glidden | 2.7 | 27 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Coastal Way236-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.2 | 25 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Left Bank Blue 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 #5C90A4 in HSL space. Pair Left Bank Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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