Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Paradise Found |
| SKU | 8002-45D |
| Hex | #769BC1 |
| RGB | 118, 155, 193 |
| HSL | 210°, 38%, 61% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Paradise Found
Paradise Found sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Paradise Found 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
13 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Paradise Found 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 #769BC1 in HSL space. Pair Paradise Found 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 Paradise Found Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paradise Found 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 8002-45D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paradise Found
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Paradise Found is Lobelia (SW 6809). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lobelia and you'll get the same color. See the full Lobelia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Paradise Found
Behr's nearest match is Magic Spell (590F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Found without repainting risk. See the full Magic Spell swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paradise Found
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Paradise Found. The nearest is Steel Blue (823) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paradise Found
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Found without repainting risk. See the full Blue Promise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Paradise Found
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Found without repainting risk. See the full Blue Promise swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paradise Found
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Paradise Found is Pembroke Blue (HGSW 1394). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pembroke Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Pembroke Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paradise Found
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Paradise Found is Ocean City (DE5879) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) 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 Paradise Found
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Paradise Found. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Paradise Found
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Paradise Found. The nearest is Himalaya Sky (0597) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Paradise Found
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Paradise Found is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Paradise Found
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Paradise Found is Sanctuary (C2-766) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paradise Found
At Kompozit, the closest color to Paradise Found is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →