Seafoam Storm 5002-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #989F98, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cannon Ball from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #989F98 · 5002-1C
Seafoam Storm
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seafoam Storm Technical Profile
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Seafoam Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seafoam Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSeafoam Storm
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCannon Ball
Cannon Ball
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cannon Ball
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greycliffe
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Cold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Antiquated Pewter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Puritan Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Acacia Haze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sage Gray
Behr
Very similar
Light Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seafoam Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seafoam Storm
#989F98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seafoam Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seafoam Storm 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 Seafoam Storm.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seafoam Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seafoam Storm have?
Seafoam Storm by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Seafoam Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seafoam Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seafoam Storm are Cannon Ball by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cannon Ball by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Greycliffe by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seafoam Storm'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 Seafoam Storm?
Seafoam Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seafoam Storm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.