Jade Sea 8003-36F is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #485A50, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Green Velvet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #485A50 · 8003-36F
Jade Sea
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Jade Sea Technical Profile
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Jade Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jade Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparJade Sea
Nearly identical
PPGDark Green Velvet
Dark Green Velvet
PPG
Nearly identical
Billiard Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Calico Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greener Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alpine
Behr
Very similar
Alpine Valley
Kilz
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Minnesota Pines
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jade Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jade Sea
#485A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#55807D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jade Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jade 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Jade Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Jade Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jade Sea have?
Jade Sea by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Jade Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jade Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jade Sea are Dark Green Velvet by PPG (a near-identical match), Billiard Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Calico Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jade 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 Jade Sea?
Jade Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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Why Jade Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.