Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Seafarer |
| SKU | 5007-10A |
| Hex | #53BDB2 |
| RGB | 83, 189, 178 |
| HSL | 174°, 45%, 53% |
| LRV | 41.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Seafarer
Seafarer sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.4, 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.
Seafarer 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Seafarer 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 #53BDB2 in HSL space. Pair Seafarer 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 Seafarer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Seafarer 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 5007-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seafarer
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Seafarer is Synergy (SW 6938) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Synergy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Seafarer
At Behr, the closest color to Seafarer is Turquoise (BIC-53) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seafarer
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Seafarer is Capri Seas (2047-40) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Capri Seas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seafarer
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Seafarer without repainting risk. See the full Tint of Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Seafarer
Glidden's nearest match is Tint Of Turquoise (PPG1232-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Seafarer without repainting risk. See the full Tint Of Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Seafarer
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Aquatica (131-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Seafarer without repainting risk. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seafarer
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Seafarer. The nearest is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seafarer
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Seafarer. The nearest is Port Hope (DE5731) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Port Hope swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Seafarer
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Island Moment (0695), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Seafarer without repainting risk. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seafarer
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Seafarer. The nearest is Veranda Blue (H0084) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Seafarer
At Kompozit, the closest color to Seafarer is Island Moment (0695) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 41.4) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Moment swatch →