Deep Thoughts
T694 · #728687 · LRV 22.4 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Deep Thoughts22.4
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Deep Thoughts, Really?
Deep Thoughts reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar T694 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Thoughts
Deep Thoughts works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Deep Thoughts
With an LRV of 22.4, Deep Thoughts is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Deep Thoughts 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 T694 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 | PortsmouthSW 9644 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 22 | Color page → |
| Behr | Winter In ParisMQ6-03 · Behr | 1.9 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Templeton GrayHC-161 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 24 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Twilight StrollPPG10-03 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Western Sky Blue30BG 22/057 · Glidden | 3.7 | 22 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Felted Blue430-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.3 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Thoughts 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 #728687 in HSL space. Pair Deep Thoughts with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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