Rushing Stream 5005-10B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #46B3B8, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Biscay Bay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #46B3B8 · 5005-10B
Rushing Stream
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rushing Stream Technical Profile
HEX Code#46B3B8
RGB70, 179, 184
Estimated LRV37.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Rushing Stream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rushing Stream
#46B3B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D96B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rushing Stream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rushing Stream 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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Rushing Stream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rushing Stream have?
Rushing Stream 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 Rushing Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rushing Stream are Biscay Bay by PPG (a close digital match), Brookside by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Harbor Side Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rushing Stream'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 Rushing Stream?
Rushing Stream has a estimated lightness value of 37.0, 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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Why Rushing Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.