Deep Sea Dive
M306 · #015261 · LRV 6.5 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Sea Dive6.5
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Deep Sea Dive, Really?
Deep Sea Dive reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar M306 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Sea Dive
Deep Sea Dive earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Deep Sea Dive
At LRV 6.5, Deep Sea Dive is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deep Sea Dive are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar M306 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | OceansideSW 6496 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Kingfisher520F-7 · Behr | 2.8 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Slate Teal2058-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Oceanside BlueHGSW 2331 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Under The StarsJG-82 · Magnolia Home | 4.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Blue Period0690 · Hirshfield's | 3.9 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Sea Dive within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #015261 in HSL space. Pair Deep Sea Dive with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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