Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Lucy Blue |
| SKU | 5001-5C |
| Hex | #81A9B2 |
| RGB | 129, 169, 178 |
| HSL | 191°, 24%, 60% |
| LRV | 36.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Lucy Blue
Lucy Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.1, 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.
Lucy Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Lucy Blue 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 #81A9B2 in HSL space. Pair Lucy Blue 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 Lucy Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lucy Blue 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 5001-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aquitaine (SW 9057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aquitaine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Behr's nearest match is Teton Blue (N490-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Teton Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cornflower swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lucy Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Lucy Blue is Hazy Seacliff Teal (30BG 37/110) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Seacliff Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is North Haven (334-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucy Blue without repainting risk. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lucy Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Swimming Hole (HGSW 2344), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lucy Blue without repainting risk. See the full Swimming Hole swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lucy Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lucy Blue is Stone Silver (DE5773) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Silver swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lucy Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Bewilder (C2-732) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lucy Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lucy Blue. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →