Gone Fishing 5004-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5DA1AC, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relaxed Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5DA1AC · 5004-8A
Gone Fishing
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gone Fishing Technical Profile
HEX Code#5DA1AC
RGB93, 161, 172
Estimated LRV30.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Gone Fishing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gone Fishing
#5DA1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gone Fishing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gone Fishing 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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Gone Fishing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gone Fishing have?
Gone Fishing 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 Gone Fishing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gone Fishing are Relaxed Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Spa by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Lake by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gone Fishing'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 Gone Fishing?
Gone Fishing has a estimated lightness value of 30.8, 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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