Sea Breath 5006-7A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBE6E5, 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.
Ref. #CBE6E5 · 5006-7A
Sea Breath
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sea Breath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Breath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Breath
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAqua Dreams
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Drizzle
Behr
Nearly identical
Crystal River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seaspray
PPG
Nearly identical
Arctic Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Open Air
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Snow Line
Kilz
Very similar
Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Breath
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sea Breath.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Breath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Breath are Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Light Drizzle by Behr (a near-identical match), Icicle Mint by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Breath's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.