Sea Star
8003-39C · #A5BFC2 · LRV 49 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Sea Star49
- 4Refresh59
- 5Meander Blue66
What Color Is Sea Star, Really?
Sea Star reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 8003-39C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sea Star
Sea Star 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.
How Lighting Changes Sea Star
Sea Star sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Most complaints about Sea Star are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8003-39C directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | RainSW 6219 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 49 | Color page → |
| Behr | Oslo BluePPU13-13 · Behr | 1.0 | 48 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Wedgewood GrayHC-146 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 50 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Frosty GladePPG1146-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 48 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Key Largo Bay30BG 49/101 · Glidden | 2.4 | 49 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Splishy Splash335-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 50 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Sea Star within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A5BFC2 in HSL space. Pair Sea Star with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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