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.
Ref. #6F95A0 · 5001-6A
Flood Tide
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flood Tide Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Flood Tide 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 Flood Tide.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flood Tide's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.