Pool Party 5002-10B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #2D9ABC, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surf'S Up! from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2D9ABC · 5002-10B
Pool Party
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pool Party Technical Profile
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Pool Party in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pool Party in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPool Party
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySurf'S Up!
Surf'S Up!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mosaic Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Charybdis
Vista Paint
Very similar
Jay Bird
Behr
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vintage Sapphire
Kilz
Very similar
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pool Party
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pool Party
#2D9ABC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#647AB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pool Party
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pool Party 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 Pool Party.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pool Party — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pool Party have?
Pool Party 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 Pool Party in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pool Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Party are Surf'S Up! by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cool Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pool Party'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 Pool Party?
Pool Party has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pool Party's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.