Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | In the Deep Blue Sea |
| SKU | 8004-40F |
| Hex | #5C6C76 |
| RGB | 92, 108, 118 |
| HSL | 203°, 12%, 41% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar In the Deep Blue Sea
With an LRV of 14, In the Deep Blue Sea is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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.
In the Deep Blue Sea works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to In the Deep Blue 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 #5C6C76 in HSL space. Pair In the Deep Blue 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 In the Deep Blue Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Deep Blue 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 8004-40F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Granite Peak (SW 6250) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Peak swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
Behr has no exact twin of In the Deep Blue Sea. The nearest is Unreal Teal (ECC-58-3) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Unreal Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Blue Spruce (1637) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Spruce swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superstition swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Glidden, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superstition swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Stilled Night (433-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stilled Night swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Sweeping Rock (HGSW 3362) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweeping Rock swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Moody Blues (DET590) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Storm Chaser (JG-86) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of In the Deep Blue Sea. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of In the Deep Blue Sea. The nearest is Spacebox (0493) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spacebox swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea is Deep Lagoon (0507). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Deep Lagoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Rodda, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Anchor (CA201) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
C2 Paint has no exact twin of In the Deep Blue Sea. The nearest is Cambridge (C2-729) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
At Backdrop, the closest color to In the Deep Blue Sea is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea
The closest Kompozit equivalent of In the Deep Blue Sea is Deep Lagoon (0507). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). If Kompozit is your counter, order Deep Lagoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →