Tidal Basin 5001-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #77ADC9, estimated LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calm Spring from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #77ADC9 · 5001-7C
Tidal Basin
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tidal Basin Technical Profile
HEX Code#77ADC9
RGB119, 173, 201
Estimated LRV38.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Calm Spring
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#77AFCB
Close digital match
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#6DA7C5
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#80AFCD
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#7DB5D3
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Colors That Work With Tidal Basin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tidal Basin
#77ADC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F87B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tidal Basin
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tidal Basin Room Palettes
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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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Tidal Basin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tidal Basin have?
Tidal Basin by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Tidal Basin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tidal Basin are Calm Spring by Kilz (a close digital match), Lafayette Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Serene Sea by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tidal Basin'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 Tidal Basin?
Tidal Basin has a estimated lightness value of 38.0, 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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