Deep Water 8002-38G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #01535D, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Mist from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #01535D · 8002-38G
Deep Water
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#01535D
RGB1, 83, 93
Estimated LRV7.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#0E535A
Close digital match
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#015A6B
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Colors That Work With Deep Water
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Water
#01535D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1E3F73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Water 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 Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Water have?
Deep Water 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 Deep Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Water are Mountain Mist by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blue Period by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Blue Period by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Deep Water'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 Water?
Deep Water has a estimated lightness value of 7.0, 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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