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.
Ref. #A7DCDD · 5005-9C
Sea Kiss
65%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Kiss Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sea Kiss 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 Kiss.
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 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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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 Kiss's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.