Seaside Fog 8004-31D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5BCAD, 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.
Ref. #B5BCAD · 8004-31D
Seaside Fog
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seaside Fog Technical Profile
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Seaside Fog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seaside Fog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSeaside Fog
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHazel Gaze
Hazel Gaze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camping Tent
Behr
Nearly identical
Morning Dew
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Smoke
PPG
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
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Seaside Fog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seaside Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seaside Fog are Hazel Gaze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Camping Tent by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Tea by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.