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A match of Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue reads as a deep blue with a cool cast and a slightly muted, restrained look rather than a bright primary blue. Its low lightness gives it a strong, dark presence, while the color still keeps enough clarity to read as blue instead of near-black.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this selected brand color can be useful on vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, metal brackets, railings, shutters, mailboxes, picture frames, hardware, and other small parts that benefit from a consistent dark blue finish. It also fits removable or hard-to-brush items made from metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces when spray application is the easier way to cover them evenly.
Because this is a dark color, surface prep and finish choice matter. Imperfections, texture changes, and sheen differences can show more clearly than they would in a lighter color, especially on glossy parts or uneven substrates. On lighter base materials, the color may need careful coverage to build an even depth, and the final appearance can shift slightly with film build and lighting.
Similar colors:
95-21B Crown Derby Blue
4009-9 Homecoming Blue
95-21A Harvest Blue
The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so the order should be based on the target color you want reproduced, not on how the color appears on your device.
This matters because the code identifies the brand color target, but it does not define sheen, surface prep, or how an existing painted item has aged.
Custom-made color orders should be selected carefully, because once a MyPerfectColor match of Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue is made, it is not the same as buying an off-the-shelf stock item. Before ordering, confirm the original Valspar color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need.
If you are unsure about the target color, verify it first so you do not end up with a custom order that does not fit the project.
Plastic can be a good candidate for a match of Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual material is important. Surface prep matters, and some plastics need extra prep or primer before painting.
MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can help improve adhesion on difficult surfaces.
Yes. The finish or sheen can change how a match of Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue reflects light and how the color reads on the finished item. The color code identifies the target color, but it does not by itself define the sheen.
If you are coating a part that will sit near other painted pieces, choose a finish that is appropriate for the application and as close as practical to the surrounding surface.
Use light, even coats with a consistent spray distance and overlapping passes. Avoid heavy wet passes, since they can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that changes how the match of Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue looks after drying.
If the substrate is dark, uneven, or porous, plan for careful preparation and enough coats to build an even finish.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 4009-8 Classic Royal Blue in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.