Ocean Horizon 8002-40D is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6FBDD3, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skyway from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6FBDD3 · 8002-40D
Ocean Horizon
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Horizon Technical Profile
HEX Code#6FBDD3
RGB111, 189, 211
Estimated LRV44.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Colors That Work With Ocean Horizon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Horizon
#6FBDD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788BBA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Horizon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Horizon 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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Ocean Horizon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Horizon have?
Ocean Horizon 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 Ocean Horizon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Horizon are Skyway by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Surfin' by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Graceful Sea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean Horizon'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 Ocean Horizon?
Ocean Horizon has a estimated lightness value of 44.5, 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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Why Ocean Horizon's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.