Sea Tickle 5005-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ABD5DA, LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Rain from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABD5DA · 5005-7B
Sea Tickle
61%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Tickle Technical Profile
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Sea Tickle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Tickle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Tickle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpring Rain
Spring Rain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polar Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fun-Guy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aqua Chintz
PPG
Very similar
Viking
Behr
Very similar
Across the Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Tickle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Tickle
#ABD5DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8194B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Tickle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Tickle 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 Tickle.
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 Tickle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Tickle have?
Sea Tickle 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 Tickle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Tickle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Tickle are Spring Rain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Polar Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cay by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Tickle'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 Tickle?
Sea Tickle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, 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 Tickle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.