Ref. #697473 · 8004-34F
Adrift at Sea
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Adrift at Sea Technical Profile
What color is Adrift at Sea? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #697473. Colors similar to Adrift at Sea include Vista Paint Roman Stone, Hirshfield's Stairway To Heaven, Dunn-Edwards Pike Lake. Adrift at Sea has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Adrift at Sea creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Adrift at Sea pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Adrift at Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adrift at Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adrift at Sea
#697473
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#708CA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adrift at Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adrift at Sea 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Adrift at Sea.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adrift at Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adrift at Sea have?
Adrift at Sea by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Adrift at Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Roman Stone by Vista Paint (#6A7271), Stairway To Heaven by Hirshfield's (#67716E), Pike Lake by Dunn-Edwards (#6C7779). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Adrift at Sea?
Adrift at Sea has an LRV of 16.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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