Sea Frolic 4008-10A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6DB9E3, LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Costa Rica Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6DB9E3 · 4008-10A
Sea Frolic
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Frolic Technical Profile
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Sea Frolic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Frolic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Frolic
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCosta Rica Blue
Costa Rica Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Xavier Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cascade Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Robin's Egg
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Azure Pool
Kilz
Very similar
Sanctuary Spa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mirror Lake
Behr
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Frolic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Frolic
#6DB9E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F7BC3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Frolic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Frolic 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 Frolic.
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 Frolic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Frolic have?
Sea Frolic 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 Sea Frolic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Frolic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Frolic are Costa Rica Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Wave by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sea to Shining Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Frolic'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 Frolic?
Sea Frolic has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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 Sea Frolic's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.