Fresh Basin 5003-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #84B6C0, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ebbtide from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #84B6C0 · 5003-7C
Fresh Basin
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Basin Technical Profile
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Fresh Basin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Basin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFresh Basin
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEbbtide
Ebbtide
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Colony
Behr
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kingston Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rockets
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wet Streets
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Basin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Basin
#84B6C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Basin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Basin 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 Fresh Basin.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Basin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Basin have?
Fresh Basin 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 Fresh Basin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Basin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Basin are Ebbtide by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), French Colony by Behr (a near-identical match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Basin'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 Fresh Basin?
Fresh Basin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.2, 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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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 Fresh Basin's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.