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Ref. #2D9ABC · 5002-10B

Pool Party

27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Pool Party Technical Profile

What color is Pool Party? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #2D9ABC. Colors similar to Pool Party include Sherwin-Williams Major Blue, Benjamin Moore Cool Blue, Benjamin Moore Dream I Can Fly. Pool Party has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Pool Party depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#2D9ABC
RGB45, 154, 188
LRV27.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Pool Party

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Major Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cool Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Charybdis

Vista Paint

Very similar

Jay Bird

Behr

Very similar

Charybdis

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ciel Bleu

MPC

Very similar

Bellflower

PPG

Very similar

Vintage Sapphire

Kilz

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pool Party

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pool Party

Complement

Fireball Orange

Pool Party Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

This Color

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Rising Tide

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Precious Sapphire

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Emerald Ice

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Perennial Red

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Valspar colors close to Pool Party.

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Blue Burst

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The Crowd Roars!

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Deep Blue Sea

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Pool Party — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pool Party have?
Pool Party by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Pool Party from other brands?
The closest matches are Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#289EC4), Cool Blue by Benjamin Moore (#429BB8), Dream I Can Fly by Benjamin Moore (#20A1C2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pool Party?
Pool Party has an LRV of 27.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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Why Pool Party's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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