Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3B5B75, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China Pattern from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #3B5B75 · 5001-8C
Deep Sea Diving
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Deep Sea Diving Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B5B75
RGB59, 91, 117
Estimated LRV9.7
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 Familyblue
BrandValspar
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China Pattern
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#3D5C77
Close digital match
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#345875
Close digital match
Chinese Porcelain
PPG
#3A5F7D
Close digital match
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#375673
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#335B7E
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#32586E
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Colors That Work With Deep Sea Diving
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Sea Diving
#3B5B75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B5D88
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Sea Diving
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Sea Diving 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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Deep Sea Diving — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Sea Diving have?
Deep Sea Diving by Valspar has a neutral 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 Deep Sea Diving from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Sea Diving are China Pattern by Behr (a close digital match), Happy Tune by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Chinese Porcelain by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Deep Sea Diving'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 Deep Sea Diving?
Deep Sea Diving has a estimated lightness value of 9.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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