Fish Story 5006-8C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3F8488, 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.
Ref. #3F8488 · 5006-8C
Fish Story
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fish Story Technical Profile
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Fish Story in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fish Story in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFish Story
Nearly identical
PPGBatik Green
Batik Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lombardy Lake
Kilz
Very similar
Atmosphere
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tornado Season
Behr
Very similar
Mayo Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gulfstream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
The Big Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fish Story
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Fish Story.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fish Story in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fish Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fish Story are Batik Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Turquoise Blue by RAL (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fish Story's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.