Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3B5B75, 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.
Ref. #3B5B75 · 5001-8C
Deep Sea Diving
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Sea Diving Technical Profile
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Deep Sea Diving in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Sea Diving in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDeep Sea Diving
Nearly identical
BehrChina Pattern
China Pattern
Behr
Nearly identical
Happy Tune
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chinese Porcelain
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Happy Tune
Vista Paint
Very similar
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Very similar
Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alaskan Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brillant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Sea Diving in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Sea Diving from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Sea Diving are China Pattern by Behr (a near-identical match), Happy Tune by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chinese Porcelain by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Sea Diving's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.