Turquoise Porcelain 5002-5C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8CB3B3, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Turquoise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CB3B3 · 5002-5C
Turquoise Porcelain
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turquoise Porcelain Technical Profile
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Turquoise Porcelain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Turquoise Porcelain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTurquoise Porcelain
Nearly identical
PPGGentle Turquoise
Gentle Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
Barrier Reef
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Drizzle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shale Gray
Behr
Very similar
Foggy Promenade
Kilz
Very similar
Discreet Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Acapulco Aqua
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spirit in the Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turquoise Porcelain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turquoise Porcelain
#8CB3B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turquoise Porcelain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turquoise Porcelain 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 Turquoise Porcelain.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turquoise Porcelain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turquoise Porcelain have?
Turquoise Porcelain by Valspar has a neutral 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 Turquoise Porcelain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Turquoise Porcelain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turquoise Porcelain are Gentle Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match), Barrier Reef by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Heritage Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Turquoise Porcelain'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 Turquoise Porcelain?
Turquoise Porcelain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, 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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