Playful Pool 5005-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8AC9CF, estimated LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glacial Waters from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8AC9CF · 5005-7C
Playful Pool
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Playful Pool Technical Profile
HEX Code#8AC9CF
RGB138, 201, 207
Estimated LRV51.7
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 →
Glacial Waters
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#8EC7CB
Close digital match
Bermuda Bay
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#8BC8CB
Close digital match
How Blue Am I
Benjamin Moore
#85C6CF
Close digital match
Sky Watch
Behr
#89CFD8
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#8ECED8
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#8DCDD8
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#97CBD2
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Colors That Work With Playful Pool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Playful Pool
#8AC9CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F95B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Playful Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Playful Pool 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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Playful Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playful Pool have?
Playful Pool 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 Playful Pool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playful Pool are Glacial Waters by Kilz (a close digital match), Bermuda Bay by PPG (a close digital match), How Blue Am I by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Playful Pool'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 Playful Pool?
Playful Pool has a estimated lightness value of 51.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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