High Seas 4006-10A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #89B5DC, estimated 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.
Valspar · #89B5DC · 4006-10A
High Seas
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High Seas Technical Profile
HEX Code#89B5DC
RGB137, 181, 220
Estimated LRV43.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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#89B1D8
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Colors That Work With High Seas
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match High Seas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Seas are Bluebird by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Hydrangea by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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