Sea Serenade 5002-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #75B3C2, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Dusk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #75B3C2 · 5002-8A
Sea Serenade
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Serenade Technical Profile
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Sea Serenade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Serenade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Serenade
Nearly identical
BehrCool Dusk
Cool Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Watson Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Serene Summit
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nautilus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sailing Sea Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Skyway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Serenade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Serenade
#75B3C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8190B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Serenade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Serenade 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 Serenade.
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 Serenade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Serenade have?
Sea Serenade 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 Serenade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Serenade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Serenade are Cool Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match), Bayville Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Watson Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Serenade'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 Serenade?
Sea Serenade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.9, 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 Serenade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.