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Ref. #6F95A0 · 5001-6A

Flood Tide

27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Flood Tide 5001-6A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6F95A0, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skipping Stones from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Flood Tide Technical Profile

HEX Code#6F95A0
RGB111, 149, 160
LRV27.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Flood Tide in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Flood Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparFlood Tide
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSkipping Stones

Skipping Stones

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Secret Cove

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Old Nantucket Teal

PPG

Nearly identical

Adirondack Blue

Behr

Very similar

Wonderful World

Vista Paint

Very similar

Stone Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Hemlock

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Blessed Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Streamed Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Estuary

Kilz

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Flood Tide

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Flood Tide

#6F95A0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8590AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Flood Tide

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Skipping Stones

Complement

Cocoa Nutmeg

Flood Tide Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Flood Tide.

Brookside

Valspar · 4008-6A

#6B8DA0

Blue Sash

Valspar · 4005-6B

#718CA3

Laid-Back Blue

Valspar · 8003-39E

#78969A

Royal Gray

Valspar · 4006-4A

#788FA1

Pulitzer Blue

Valspar · 4008-4A

#768D9C

Water's Edge

Valspar · 5003-6A

#749795

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Flood Tide — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Flood Tide have?
Flood Tide 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 Flood Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flood Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flood Tide are Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Secret Cove by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Nantucket Teal by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flood Tide'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 Flood Tide?
Flood Tide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.4, 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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