Ref. #9DC8CF · 5003-7B
Sea Sparkle
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Sparkle Technical Profile
What color is Sea Sparkle? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #9DC8CF. Colors similar to Sea Sparkle include Dunn-Edwards Surfside, Sherwin-Williams Agua Fría, MPC Vienna Lake. Sea Sparkle has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Sea Sparkle sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sea Sparkle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Sparkle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Sparkle
#9DC8CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8493AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Sparkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Sparkle 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 Sparkle.
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 Sparkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Sparkle have?
Sea Sparkle by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sea Sparkle from other brands?
The closest matches are Surfside by Dunn-Edwards (#9ACAD3), Agua Fría by Sherwin-Williams (#9FC5CC), Vienna Lake by MPC (#9BCCD4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Sparkle?
Sea Sparkle has an LRV of 53.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Sparkle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.