Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Splendid Blue |
| SKU | 4004-6A |
| Hex | #6890AE |
| RGB | 104, 144, 174 |
| HSL | 206°, 30%, 55% |
| LRV | 25.9 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Splendid Blue
Splendid Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.9, 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.
Splendid Blue 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
14 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Splendid 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 #6890AE in HSL space. Pair Splendid 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 Splendid Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Splendid 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 4004-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Blue Cruise (SW 7606) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Cruise swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Splendid Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Splendid Blue is Mysteria (580F-5). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9). If Behr is your counter, order Mysteria and you'll get the same color. See the full Mysteria swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Splendid Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Splendid Blue. The nearest is Blue Dragon (810) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Dragon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Splendid Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Splendid Blue. The nearest is Vanity (PPG1157-5) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vanity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Splendid Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Splendid Blue. The nearest is Vanity (PPG1157-5) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vanity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Blue Jay Blue (239-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jay Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Scanda (HGSW 1383) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scanda swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Genteel Blue (DET589) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Genteel Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Cook's Blue (NO. 237) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Splendid Blue
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Splendid Blue is Swallow Tail (C2-765). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Swallow Tail and you'll get the same color. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Splendid Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Splendid Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.9) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →