Deep Water
8002-38G · #01535D · LRV 6 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Water6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Deep Water, Really?
Deep Water reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-38G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Water
Deep Water 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 Water
At LRV 6, Deep Water 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 Water 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 8002-38G 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Kingfisher520F-7 · Behr | 4.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Beau Green2054-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Deep EmeraldPPG1148-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep EmeraldPPG1148-7 · Glidden | 4.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Blue Period0690 · Diamond Vogel | 4.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Blue Period0690 · Hirshfield's | 1.5 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Water 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 #01535D in HSL space. Pair Deep Water with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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