Crystal Sea 5004-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A1CED5, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indigo from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A1CED5 · 5004-7B
Crystal Sea
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1CED5
RGB161, 206, 213
Estimated LRV56.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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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 →
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#A2D0D8
Close digital match
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#A6D0D6
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#9ACAD3
Close digital match
Shadow Blue
Behr
#A4CACE
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#A7D4D8
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#A5CFD1
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Colors That Work With Crystal Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Sea
#A1CED5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8293B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal 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
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Crystal Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Sea have?
Crystal Sea by Valspar 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 Crystal Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Sea are Indigo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cay by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Surfside by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crystal Sea'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 Crystal Sea?
Crystal Sea has a estimated lightness value of 56.5, 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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Why Crystal Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.