High Seas 4006-10A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #89B5DC, LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bluebird from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #89B5DC · 4006-10A
High Seas
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High Seas Technical Profile
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High Seas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to High Seas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHigh Seas
Nearly identical
BehrBluebird
Bluebird
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
On Cloud Nine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gaugin’s Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Horizon Blue
PPG
Very similar
Calm Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With High Seas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High Seas
#89B5DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787ABA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for High Seas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
High Seas 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 High Seas.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
High Seas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High Seas have?
High Seas 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 High Seas in your own space before committing.
What colors match High Seas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Seas are Bluebird by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Hydrangea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cloudberry by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting High Seas'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 High Seas?
High Seas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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 High Seas's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.