Water's Edge 5003-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #749795, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peacock Plume from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #749795 · 5003-6A
Water's Edge
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water's Edge Technical Profile
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Water's Edge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water's Edge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWater's Edge
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPeacock Plume
Peacock Plume
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Virtue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Avalon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pool Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Granite
PPG
Very similar
Teal Tease
Vista Paint
Very similar
Avalon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Viscaya
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water's Edge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water's Edge
#749795
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water's Edge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water's Edge 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 Water's Edge.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water's Edge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water's Edge have?
Water's Edge by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water's Edge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water's Edge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water's Edge are Peacock Plume by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Virtue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Avalon by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water's Edge'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 Water's Edge?
Water's Edge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water's Edge's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.