Ebbtide 6493 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #84B4BE, LRV 41 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Basin from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #84B4BE · 6493
Ebbtide
41%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ebbtide Technical Profile
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Ebbtide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ebbtide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEbbtide
Nearly identical
ValsparFresh Basin
Fresh Basin
Valspar
Nearly identical
French Colony
Behr
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wet Streets
Kilz
Nearly identical
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kingston Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ebbtide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ebbtide
#84B4BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ebbtide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ebbtide Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ebbtide.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ebbtide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ebbtide have?
Ebbtide by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ebbtide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ebbtide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ebbtide are Fresh Basin by Valspar (a near-identical match), French Colony by Behr (a near-identical match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ebbtide's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ebbtide?
Ebbtide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ebbtide's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.