Simply Aqua 5008-10A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6CD4BD, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Garden from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6CD4BD · 5008-10A
Simply Aqua
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Simply Aqua Technical Profile
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Simply Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Simply Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSimply Aqua
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSweet Garden
Sweet Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
My Garden Party
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beach Toy
Kilz
Very similar
Tropical Tide
PPG
Very similar
Fresh Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Riverside Blue
Behr
Very similar
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Verdigris Patina
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aquamarine Ocean
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Simply Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simply Aqua
#6CD4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A8BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simply Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simply Aqua 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 Simply Aqua.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Simply Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simply Aqua have?
Simply Aqua by Valspar has a neutral 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 Simply Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Simply Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Aqua are Sweet Garden by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Star Grass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), My Garden Party by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Simply Aqua'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 Simply Aqua?
Simply Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.9, 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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Why Simply Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.