Cool Tide 8004-35A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6E1DD, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bluegrass White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D6E1DD · 8004-35A
Cool Tide
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6E1DD
RGB214, 225, 221
Estimated LRV73.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Cool Tide
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bluegrass White
PPG
#D5E0DD
Close digital match
Mellow Blue
Hirshfield's
#D7E2DD
Close digital match
Sterling
Behr
#D5E2DD
Close digital match
Mellow Blue
Vista Paint
#D8E2DC
Close digital match
Glacier Lake
Benjamin Moore
#D4DFDD
Close digital match
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
#D8E4DE
Close digital match
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
Close digital match
Window Pane
Sherwin-Williams
#D7DFD8
Close digital match
Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
#DDE8E2
Close digital match
Aqua Ice
Kilz
#D4E5E6
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Colors That Work With Cool Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Tide
#D6E1DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Tide 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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Cool Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Tide have?
Cool Tide by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Cool Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Tide are Bluegrass White by PPG (a close digital match), Mellow Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sterling by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cool Tide'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 Cool Tide?
Cool Tide has a estimated lightness value of 73.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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