Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rapids |
| SKU | 5004-10A |
| Hex | #52BFC7 |
| RGB | 82, 191, 199 |
| HSL | 184°, 51%, 55% |
| LRV | 43.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Rapids
Rapids sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.4, 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.
Rapids 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
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 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rapids 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 #52BFC7 in HSL space. Pair Rapids 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 Rapids Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rapids 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 5004-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapids
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rapids is Mariner (SW 6766) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mariner swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rapids
Behr's nearest match is North Wind (HDC-WR14-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rapids without repainting risk. See the full North Wind swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rapids
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rapids is Burbank Blue (732) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burbank Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rapids
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is High Dive (PPG1236-5) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rapids
Glidden has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is High Dive (PPG1236-5) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Dive swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rapids
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Robins Egg (133-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rapids without repainting risk. See the full Robins Egg swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rapids
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rapids is Fore and Aft (HGSW 1324) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fore and Aft swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rapids
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rapids is Faded Jeans (DE5752) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Jeans swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rapids
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rapids
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rapids
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rapids
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rapids. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →