Tidal Teal 5006-8B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #519CA0, estimated LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Spa from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #519CA0 · 5006-8B
Tidal Teal
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tidal Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#519CA0
RGB81, 156, 160
Estimated LRV28.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Tidal Teal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tidal Teal
#519CA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C90A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tidal Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tidal Teal 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 Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tidal Teal have?
Tidal Teal 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 Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tidal Teal are Blue Spa by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bali Bliss by Behr (a close digital match), Bali Bliss by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tidal Teal'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 Teal?
Tidal Teal has a estimated lightness value of 28.1, 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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