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Aquatic Edge

67%LRV Value
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Aquatic Edge 5003-5A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C5DAD6, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tidewater from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Aquatic Edge Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5DAD6
RGB197, 218, 214
LRV66.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Aquatic Edge in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Aquatic Edge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparAquatic Edge
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTidewater

Tidewater

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Zero Gravity

Behr

Nearly identical

Highest Mountain Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Wool .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Iced Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Iced Teal

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Silver Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Tinted Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Lickety Split

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Baby Blanket

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Aquatic Edge

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Aquatic Edge

#C5DAD6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85A1AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Aquatic Edge

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Green Wave

Complement

Embroidery Rose

Aquatic Edge Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Billiard Room

Pop

Putting Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Flannel Gray

Pop

Brazilian Blush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Mon Cher Ami

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Aquatic Edge.

Distant Valley

Valspar · 5002-3A

#C9D8D1

Inspiring Hue

Valspar · 5007-9A

#C6E4DB

Mount Nirvana

Valspar · 8004-45B

#C6CCD6

Blue Raindrop

Valspar · 4005-5A

#C8D9E4

Ultra Green

Valspar · 6002-9A

#CCE7D8

Quiet Mint

Valspar · 5003-1A

#D6DCD3

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Country Mist

Behr · 480E-1

#E0FAE9

Comforting Green

Behr · S400-2

#D6F4D1

Fresh Cut Grass

Dunn-Edwards · DE5599

#91CB7D

Aquatic Edge — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Aquatic Edge have?
Aquatic Edge by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aquatic Edge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aquatic Edge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aquatic Edge are Tidewater by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Zero Gravity by Behr (a near-identical match), Whipped Mint by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aquatic Edge'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 Aquatic Edge?
Aquatic Edge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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