Sea Sparkle 5003-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9DC8CF, estimated LRV 53 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surfside from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9DC8CF · 5003-7B
Sea Sparkle
53%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Sparkle Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DC8CF
RGB157, 200, 207
Estimated LRV53.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Sea Sparkle
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
#9ACAD3
Close digital match
Agua Fría
Sherwin-Williams
#9FC5CC
Close digital match
Dripping Springs
Kilz
#95C4CD
Close digital match
Shadow Blue
Behr
#A4CACE
Close digital match
Blue Rapids
Benjamin Moore
#96C9D3
Close digital match
Idyllic Isle
PPG
#94C8D2
Close digital match
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#93C6C9
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Colors That Work With Sea Sparkle
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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
Digital 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
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Sea Sparkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Sparkle have?
Sea Sparkle by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sea Sparkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Sparkle are Surfside by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Agua Fría by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dripping Springs by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea Sparkle'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 Sparkle?
Sea Sparkle has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, 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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Why Sea Sparkle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.