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Ref. #A7DCDD · 5005-9C

Sea Kiss

65%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Sea Kiss 5005-9C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A7DCDD, LRV 65 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spa from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sea Kiss Technical Profile

HEX Code#A7DCDD
RGB167, 220, 221
LRV64.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Sea Kiss in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sea Kiss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSea Kiss
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSpa

Spa

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Christopher Coast

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Aqua Wave

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sonoma Skies

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Island Shores

PPG

Nearly identical

Lake Reflection

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Aqua'D Glass

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gentle Sea

Behr

Nearly identical

Outerspace

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sprout .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sea Kiss

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sea Kiss

#A7DCDD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7E98B4

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sea Kiss

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spa

Complement

Soft French Pink

Sea Kiss Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Greenway

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Baritone Blues

Pop

Very Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Steelhead Redd

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sea Kiss.

Crystal Aqua

Valspar · 5006-7B

#AED9DA

Sea Tickle

Valspar · 5005-7B

#ABD5DA

Aquatic Mist

Valspar · 5008-9B

#ADE6DA

Aqua Glow

Valspar · 5007-9B

#ADDCD2

Perfectly Blue

Valspar · 4007-9B

#A8D3EA

Infinity Pool

Valspar · 5003-9C

#9CD5E6

More blue colors from other brands

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

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Blue Luxury

Behr · S-G-520

#1A85AC

Clear Skies

Benjamin Moore · 2054-70

#D3EBED

Sea Kiss — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sea Kiss have?
Sea Kiss 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 Kiss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Kiss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Kiss are Spa by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Christopher Coast by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aqua Wave by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Kiss'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 Kiss?
Sea Kiss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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