Cool Tide 8004-35A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6E1DD, 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.
Ref. #D6E1DD · 8004-35A
Cool Tide
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Tide Technical Profile
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Cool Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCool Tide
Nearly identical
PPGBluegrass White
Bluegrass White
PPG
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sterling
Behr
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacier Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Window Pane
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Tide
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cool Tide.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Tide have?
Cool Tide by Valspar has a neutral 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 Cool Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Tide are Bluegrass White by PPG (a near-identical match), Mellow Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sterling by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Cool Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.