Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sea Star |
| SKU | 8003-39C |
| Hex | #A5BFC2 |
| RGB | 165, 191, 194 |
| HSL | 186°, 19%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
20 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sea Star Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sea Star 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 8003-39C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Star
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sea Star is Rain (SW 6219) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sea Star
Behr's nearest match is Tin Foil (N500-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Star without repainting risk. See the full Tin Foil swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sea Star
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sea Star is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wedgewood Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sea Star
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sea Star is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosty Glade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sea Star
At Glidden, the closest color to Sea Star is Key Largo Bay (30BG 49/101) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key Largo Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea Star
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sea Star is Splishy Splash (335-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splishy Splash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Star
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sea Star is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea Star
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sea Star. The nearest is Frozen Tundra (DE5793) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frozen Tundra swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sea Star
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sea Star. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sea Star
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sea Star is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sea Star
Rodda has no exact twin of Sea Star. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sea Star
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sea Star. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sea Star
Portola Paints's nearest match is Costa (COSTA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Star without repainting risk. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sea Star
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sea Star. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sea Star
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sea Star is Dreaming of the Day (0470) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →