Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Summerhouse Blue |
| SKU | 4008-5C |
| Hex | #7AA0B2 |
| RGB | 122, 160, 178 |
| HSL | 199°, 27%, 59% |
| LRV | 32.6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Summerhouse Blue
Summerhouse Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.6, 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.
Summerhouse Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Summerhouse 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 #7AA0B2 in HSL space. Pair Summerhouse 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 Summerhouse Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summerhouse 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 4008-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
Behr's nearest match is Blue Cascade (UL230-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Summerhouse Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Cascade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Summerhouse Blue is Niagara Falls (1657). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Niagara Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Niagara Falls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Summerhouse Blue. The nearest is By the Sea (HGSW 3344) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full By the Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summerhouse Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lake Winnipeg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Summerhouse Blue. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Summerhouse Blue. The nearest is Breath-Taking View (0632) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Meetinghouse Blue (H0046) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meetinghouse Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Bahamas (C2-748) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
Clare's nearest match is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Summerhouse Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summerhouse Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summerhouse Blue is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →