Seaside Fog 8004-31D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5BCAD, estimated LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazel Gaze from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B5BCAD · 8004-31D
Seaside Fog
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seaside Fog Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5BCAD
RGB181, 188, 173
Estimated LRV48.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Seaside Fog
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seaside Fog
#B5BCAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seaside Fog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seaside Fog 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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Seaside Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seaside Fog have?
Seaside Fog by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Seaside Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seaside Fog are Hazel Gaze by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Camping Tent by Behr (a close digital match), Green Tea by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Seaside Fog'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 Seaside Fog?
Seaside Fog has a estimated lightness value of 48.8, 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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Why Seaside Fog's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.