Fish Story 5006-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3F8488, estimated LRV 19 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Batik Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #3F8488 · 5006-8C
Fish Story
19%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fish Story Technical Profile
HEX Code#3F8488
RGB63, 132, 136
Estimated LRV19.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#47878B
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#3F888F
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Colors That Work With Fish Story
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fish Story
#3F8488
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#617A99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fish Story
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fish Story 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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Fish Story — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fish Story have?
Fish Story 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 Fish Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fish Story are Batik Green by PPG (a close digital match), Turquoise Blue by RAL (a close digital match), Vardo by Farrow & Ball (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fish Story'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 Fish Story?
Fish Story has a estimated lightness value of 19.3, 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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