Low Tide 8003-39F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #496C73, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jade from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #496C73 · 8003-39F
Low Tide
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Low Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#496C73
RGB73, 108, 115
Estimated LRV13.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Low Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Low Tide
#496C73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#60708F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Low Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Low Tide 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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Low Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Low Tide have?
Low Tide 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 Low Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Low Tide are Jade by Behr (a close digital match), Fair Isle Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), River Rapids by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Low Tide'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 Low Tide?
Low Tide has a estimated lightness value of 13.4, 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 Low Tide's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.