Swim 5006-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #75BBBA, LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polished Aqua from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #75BBBA · 5006-8A
Swim
43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Swim Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Swim in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swim in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSwim
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsPolished Aqua
Polished Aqua
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Timberlake Teal
PPG
Very similar
Burbank Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Venice Escape
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Meadow Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Veranda Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aqua Gray
Behr
Very similar
Robins Egg
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swim
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swim
#75BBBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#849AAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swim
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swim 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 Swim.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Swim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swim have?
Swim by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swim in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swim are Polished Aqua by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Mariner by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Timberlake Teal by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Swim'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 Swim?
Swim has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.9, 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.
Explore More with Swim
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 Swim's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.