Ref. #B5BCAD · 8004-31D
Seaside Fog
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seaside Fog Technical Profile
What color is Seaside Fog? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #B5BCAD. Colors similar to Seaside Fog include Sherwin-Williams Hazel Gaze, Behr Camping Tent, Hirshfield's Historic Morning Dew. Seaside Fog has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Seaside Fog depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Seaside Fog
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hazel Gaze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camping Tent
Behr
Nearly identical
Historic Morning Dew
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Historic Morning Dew
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Coin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aganthus Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Patio Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Light Sage
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seaside Fog
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Seaside Fog.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seaside Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seaside Fog have?
Seaside Fog by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Seaside Fog from other brands?
The closest matches are Hazel Gaze by Sherwin-Williams (#B8BFB1), Camping Tent by Behr (#B3BBA9), Historic Morning Dew by Hirshfield's (#B0B9AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seaside Fog?
Seaside Fog has an LRV of 48.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Seaside Fog's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.