In the Deep Blue Sea 8004-40F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5C6C76, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Lagoon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5C6C76 · 8004-40F
In the Deep Blue Sea
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
In the Deep Blue Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C6C76
RGB92, 108, 118
Estimated LRV14.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to In the Deep Blue Sea
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Deep Lagoon
Vista Paint
#5D6C76
Close digital match
Deep Lagoon
Hirshfield's
#5E6C76
Close digital match
Union Blue
PPG
#606E77
Close digital match
Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#596E79
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#5C6E7C
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#5B686F
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#5F6F75
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Benjamin Moore
#617178
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#526873
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Colors That Work With In the Deep Blue Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Deep Blue Sea
#5C6C76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6F9B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Deep Blue Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the Deep Blue Sea 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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In the Deep Blue Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Deep Blue Sea have?
In the Deep Blue Sea by Valspar has a neutral 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 In the Deep Blue Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Deep Blue Sea are Deep Lagoon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Deep Lagoon by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Union Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting In the Deep Blue Sea'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 In the Deep Blue Sea?
In the Deep Blue Sea has a estimated lightness value of 14.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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