Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ocean Horizon |
| SKU | 8002-40D |
| Hex | #6FBDD3 |
| RGB | 111, 189, 211 |
| HSL | 193°, 53%, 63% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Ocean Horizon
Ocean Horizon sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Ocean Horizon is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ocean Horizon 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 #6FBDD3 in HSL space. Pair Ocean Horizon 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 Ocean Horizon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ocean Horizon 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 8002-40D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Surfin' (SW 9048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Horizon without repainting risk. See the full Surfin' swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Behr has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Saga Blue (S480-4) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saga Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ocean Horizon is Madison Avenue (759) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
At Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Horizon is Pacific Coast Blue (18BG 47/282) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Coast Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Emilee's Smile (134-5DB) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emilee's Smile swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ocean Horizon is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Faded Jeans (DE5752) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faded Jeans swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ocean Horizon is Enchanted Evening (0673) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ocean Horizon
Kompozit has no exact twin of Ocean Horizon. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →