Exotic Sea 5004-10B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #2EA6B2, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #2EA6B2 · 5004-10B
Exotic Sea
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Exotic Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#2EA6B2
RGB46, 166, 178
Estimated LRV31.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Exotic Sea
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Marine Blue
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#1FA4AE
Close digital match
Tropical Twist
Kilz
#23A2AD
Close digital match
Turquoise Waters
Dutch Boy
#2CA8B9
Close digital match
Aruba Blue
Behr
#29ABB4
Close digital match
Brookside
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#4AA9B2
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#189FAC
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Freshwater
Sherwin-Williams
#4DA6B2
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Bahaman Sea Blue
Benjamin Moore
#13ACBF
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Sarah's Garden
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#00AAC1
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Lobster
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#57A7B9
Visible digital difference
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#5D9B9B
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Exotic Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exotic Sea
#2EA6B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6082B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exotic Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exotic Sea 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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Exotic Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exotic Sea have?
Exotic Sea 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 Exotic Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exotic Sea are Marine Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Tropical Twist by Kilz (a close digital match), Turquoise Waters by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Exotic Sea'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 Exotic Sea?
Exotic Sea has a estimated lightness value of 31.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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