Mariana Trench 8002-41G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #1A4858, LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moscow Midnight from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1A4858 · 8002-41G
Mariana Trench
6%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mariana Trench Technical Profile
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Mariana Trench in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mariana Trench in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMariana Trench
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMoscow Midnight
Moscow Midnight
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mariana Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sophisticated Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rain Storm
Behr
Very similar
Blue Bayberry
PPG
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Frozen Stream
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mariana Trench
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mariana Trench
#1A4858
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#38456D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mariana Trench
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mariana Trench 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 Mariana Trench.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mariana Trench — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mariana Trench have?
Mariana Trench 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 Mariana Trench in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mariana Trench from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mariana Trench are Moscow Midnight by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rainstorm by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mariana Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mariana Trench'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 Mariana Trench?
Mariana Trench has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mariana Trench's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.