Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mariana Trench |
| SKU | 8002-41G |
| Hex | #1A4858 |
| RGB | 26, 72, 88 |
| HSL | 195°, 54%, 22% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Mariana Trench
At LRV 6, Mariana Trench 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.
Mariana Trench 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.
Closest matches by brand
9 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
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mariana Trench 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 #1A4858 in HSL space. Pair Mariana Trench 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 Mariana Trench Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mariana Trench 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 8002-41G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Moscow Midnight (SW 9142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mariana Trench without repainting risk. See the full Moscow Midnight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mariana Trench. The nearest is Dark Harbour (CSP-720) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dark Harbour swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mariana Trench
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mariana Trench. The nearest is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Glidden has no exact twin of Mariana Trench. The nearest is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mariana Blue (334-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mariana Trench without repainting risk. See the full Mariana Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mariana Trench
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Midnight (HGSW 3321), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mariana Trench without repainting risk. See the full Blue Midnight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mariana Trench. The nearest is Deep Ocean (DEA135) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Ocean swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mariana Trench
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariana Trench — the nearest deck color, Nightspot (C2-743), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-41G instead. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mariana Trench
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mariana Trench. The nearest is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →