Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Exotic Sea |
| SKU | 5004-10B |
| Hex | #01A2AD |
| RGB | 1, 162, 173 |
| HSL | 184°, 99%, 34% |
| LRV | 28.3 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Exotic Sea
Exotic Sea sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.3, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Exotic Sea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Exotic Sea within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #01A2AD in HSL space. Pair Exotic Sea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Exotic Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exotic Sea from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 5004-10B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Surfer (SW 6946) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Surfer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exotic Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Exotic Sea is San Jose Blue (741) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full San Jose Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Sea
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jamaican Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Exotic Sea
The closest Glidden equivalent of Exotic Sea is Marine Blue (88GG 32/346). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.3). If Glidden is your counter, order Marine Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Marine Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Peacock Teal (133-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Exotic Sea without repainting risk. See the full Peacock Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotic Sea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Capri (HGSW 1353) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Capri swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Riviera (DE5753), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Exotic Sea without repainting risk. See the full Riviera swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exotic Sea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Exotic Sea. The nearest is Pleasant Stream (0682) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →