Sea Breath 5006-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBE6E5, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Dreams from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CBE6E5 · 5006-7A
Sea Breath
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sea Breath Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBE6E5
RGB203, 230, 229
Estimated LRV74.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Sea Breath
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
#CBE7E6
Close digital match
Light Drizzle
Behr
#CCE5E4
Close digital match
Crystal River
Vista Paint
#D1EBEA
Close digital match
Seaspray
PPG
#D2EBEA
Close digital match
Arctic Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C5E4E2
Close digital match
Open Air
Sherwin-Williams
#C7DFE0
Similar digital color
Snow Line
Kilz
#CCEBEE
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Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
#CEEEEF
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Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
#D0E4E5
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Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
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Colors That Work With Sea Breath
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Breath
#CBE6E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#849BAE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Breath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Breath 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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Sea Breath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Breath have?
Sea Breath by Valspar has a neutral 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 Sea Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Breath are Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Light Drizzle by Behr (a close digital match), Icicle Mint by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea Breath'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 Sea Breath?
Sea Breath has a estimated lightness value of 74.9, 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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