Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sky Space |
| SKU | 5001-6B |
| Hex | #497A84 |
| RGB | 73, 122, 132 |
| HSL | 190°, 29%, 40% |
| LRV | 16.9 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Sky Space
With an LRV of 16.9, Sky Space 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.
Sky Space 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.
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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sky Space 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 #497A84 in HSL space. Pair Sky Space 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 Sky Space Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sky Space 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 5001-6B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sky Space
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sky Space is Silken Peacock (SW 9059) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silken Peacock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sky Space
At Behr, the closest color to Sky Space is Tapestry Teal (ICC-75) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sky Space
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sky Space is Calypso Blue (727) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sky Space
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sky Space
Glidden has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucky Shamrock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sky Space
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Laka Blue (332-6DB) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Laka Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sky Space
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sky Space is Mermaid's Tale (HGSW 2342) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid's Tale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sky Space
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mysterious Blue (DE5768), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sky Space without repainting risk. See the full Mysterious Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sky Space
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Blue Skies (JG-85) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sky Space
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Vardo (NO. 288) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sky Space
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sky Space is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sky Space
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sky Space is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sky Space
Clare has no exact twin of Sky Space. The nearest is Sublime (PNT100-DP-45) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sky Space
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sky Space is Wish Upon a Star (0668) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 16.9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wish Upon a Star swatch →