Ebbtide 6493 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #84B4BE, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #84B4BE · 6493
Ebbtide
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ebbtide Technical Profile
HEX Code#84B4BE
RGB132, 180, 190
Estimated LRV41.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fresh Basin
Valspar
#84B6C0
Close digital match
French Colony
Behr
#88B3BC
Close digital match
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
#81B0BB
Close digital match
North Haven
Dutch Boy
#84AEB7
Close digital match
Wet Streets
Kilz
#7BAEB9
Close digital match
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
#8DB7C2
Close digital match
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
#8EB9C4
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Kingston Aqua
PPG
#8FBCC4
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Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
#89BEC9
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RAL
#7FB5B5
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Lobster
Farrow & Ball
#57A7B9
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#9FB4B4
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Colors That Work With Ebbtide
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ebbtide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ebbtide are Fresh Basin by Valspar (a close digital match), French Colony by Behr (a close digital match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.