Ref. #3B5B75 · 5001-8C
Deep Sea Diving
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Sea Diving Technical Profile
What color is Deep Sea Diving? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3B5B75. Colors similar to Deep Sea Diving include Hirshfield's Happy Tune, MPC Rotterdam Blue, PPG Chinese Porcelain. Deep Sea Diving has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Deep Sea Diving creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Deep Sea Diving
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Sea Diving
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Deep Sea Diving.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Sea Diving — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Sea Diving have?
Deep Sea Diving by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Deep Sea Diving from other brands?
The closest matches are Happy Tune by Hirshfield's (#345875), Rotterdam Blue by MPC (#3E5D73), Chinese Porcelain by PPG (#3A5F7D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Deep Sea Diving?
Deep Sea Diving has an LRV of 9.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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