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Ref. #87D8BB · 6002-9C

Sea Treasure

58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Sea Treasure 6002-9C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #87D8BB, LRV 58 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Esmerelda from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sea Treasure Technical Profile

HEX Code#87D8BB
RGB135, 216, 187
LRV57.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Sea Treasure in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sea Treasure in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSea Treasure
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEsmerelda

Esmerelda

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Spring Fresh

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Artful Aqua

Behr

Very similar

Almost Aqua

PPG

Very similar

Star Grass

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Aquamarine Ocean

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Montpelier Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Tantalizing Teal

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Caesar Salad

Kilz

Visible difference

Water .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sea Treasure

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sea Treasure

#87D8BB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7AAFB8

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sea Treasure

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Fresh

Complement

Sweet Chrysanthemum

Sea Treasure Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vegas Green

Pop

Awakening

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Empire Fleet Blue

Pop

Rose Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Glorious

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sea Treasure.

Green Gala

Valspar · 6003-9C

#86D2A9

Nautical

Valspar · 5007-9C

#7ACDC6

Gentle Wave

Valspar · 5007-7C

#93CBC7

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Bay Mist

Valspar · 5006-7C

#94CDCE

Sea Wave

Valspar · 5006-9C

#8CD9D4

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mint Julep

Benjamin Moore · 547

#E1F0D3

Fresh Dew

Benjamin Moore · 435

#DDE4D1

Kelly Green

Benjamin Moore · 2037-30

#01A263

Highest Mountain Mist

PPG · 30GG 65/082

#C3D8D2

Snip Of Parsley

Behr · M370-6

#609D30

Anderson Blue

Benjamin Moore · CW-565

#97C0B9

Sea Treasure — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sea Treasure have?
Sea Treasure by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Treasure in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Treasure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Treasure are Esmerelda by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spring Fresh by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Florida Keys by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Treasure'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 Treasure?
Sea Treasure has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, 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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