Pale Tidepool 5008-5A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6E7D0, LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Flip from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6E7D0 · 5008-5A
Pale Tidepool
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pale Tidepool Technical Profile
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Pale Tidepool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Tidepool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPale Tidepool
Nearly identical
PPGLime Flip
Lime Flip
PPG
Nearly identical
Greenhouse Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Springfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flora
Behr
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Restful Retreat
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Tidepool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Tidepool
#D6E7D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Tidepool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Tidepool 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 Pale Tidepool.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Tidepool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Tidepool have?
Pale Tidepool by Valspar has a cool (green) 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 Pale Tidepool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Tidepool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Tidepool are Lime Flip by PPG (a near-identical match), Greenhouse Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Springfield by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Tidepool'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 Pale Tidepool?
Pale Tidepool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Tidepool's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.