Ocean Whisper 6001-9B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ACE6DA, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aloha from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACE6DA · 6001-9B
Ocean Whisper
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Whisper Technical Profile
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Ocean Whisper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean Whisper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOcean Whisper
Nearly identical
BehrAloha
Aloha
Behr
Nearly identical
Harbor Side Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jardin Jewel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
East Cape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teal Zeal
PPG
Nearly identical
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Aqueduct
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean Whisper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Whisper
#ACE6DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A7BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Whisper 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 Ocean Whisper.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ocean Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Whisper have?
Ocean Whisper 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 Ocean Whisper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Whisper are Aloha by Behr (a near-identical match), Harbor Side Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jardin Jewel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ocean Whisper'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 Whisper?
Ocean Whisper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ocean Whisper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.