Deep Water 8002-38G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #01535D, 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.
Ref. #01535D · 8002-38G
Deep Water
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Water Technical Profile
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Deep Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDeep Water
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMountain Mist
Mountain Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Period
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Beau Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Out to Sea
Behr
Very similar
Oceanside
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Emerald
PPG
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Very similar
Dance Teal Dawn
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Water
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Deep Water.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Water are Mountain Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Period by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Period by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Water's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.