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Valspar Seafoam Storm5002-1C · #939A91 · LRV 31.2

Seafoam Storm reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 5002-1C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SEAFOAM STORM
RGB 147, 154, 145LRV 31.2

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSeafoam Storm
SKU5002-1C
Hex#939A91
RGB147, 154, 145
HSL107°, 4%, 59%
LRV31.2
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Valspar Seafoam Storm

Seafoam Storm sits in the mid-range at LRV 31.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Seafoam Storm is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9132 · #969C92 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 32
SW 9130 · #95978A · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 30
SW 7660 · #969A96 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 32
SW 9133 · #8D9E97 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 32

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All gray at Behr →
MQ6-21 · #95978C · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 30
PMD-56 · #969B8B · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 32
ICC-104 · #909E91 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 32

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-735 · #919E97 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 33
1559 · #9A9A8E · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 32
CSP-50 · #929591 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 30
1587 · #8F9999 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 32

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0994-6 · #919691 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 30
PPG1128-5 · #939A8A · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 31
PPG1134-5 · #8A9A8C · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All gray at Glidden →
50GY 32/046 · #979C95 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 32
PPG1128-5 · #939A89 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 31
10GY 30/104 · #959987 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All gray at Dutch Boy →
425-4DB · #99A096 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 34
424-4DB · #939B88 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 32
HGSW 3284 · #969C92 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 32
HGSW 9132 · #969C92 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 32
HGSW 1473 · #969A96 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 32
HGSW 7660 · #969A96 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET514 · #939789 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 30
DET513 · #959988 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 31
DEGR72 · #979995 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 32
DEGR28 · #9B988F · ΔE 5 · LRV 31

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.8
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-94 · #929898 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 31

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 25 · #9A9F94 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 34
NO. 92 · #89968C · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0422 · #999A8D · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 32
0478 · #93A09B · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0449 · #99A098 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 35
0478 · #8E9C98 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 33
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 31
0464 · #8FA099 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 35

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All gray at Rodda →
CA191 · #8E9896 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 30

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-954 · #959E95 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 33
C2-698 · #939E92 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 33
C2-940 · #9A9C8E · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 33
C2-971 · #9C998D · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 32

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 28

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.72
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 29

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All gray at Kompozit →
0449 · #99A098 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 34
0478 · #8E9C98 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 32
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 30
0464 · #8FA099 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 33

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Seafoam Storm within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

5005-2A · LRV 32
T688 · LRV 32.3
V140-4 · LRV 32.3
5007-2A · LRV 30.6
M346 · LRV 32.3
5003-1C · LRV 32.8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #939A91 in HSL space. Pair Seafoam Storm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#939A91 + #98919A
TRIADIC
#939A91 · #91939A · #9A9193
ANALOGOUS
#979A91 · #939A91 · #919A93

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.89:1fail
Sample text on black
7.27:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Seafoam Storm Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Seafoam Storm 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 5002-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Seafoam Storm is Acacia Haze (SW 9132). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Acacia Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Acacia Haze swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At Behr, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Hunters Hollow (MQ6-21) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hunters Hollow swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Arctic Shadows (1559) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arctic Shadows swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Glidden's nearest match is Greycliffe (50GY 32/046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Seafoam Storm without repainting risk. See the full Greycliffe swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Seafoam Storm is Thorntree (HGSW 3284). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Thorntree and you'll get the same color. See the full Thorntree swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Kick the Can (DEGR72) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kick the Can swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Times Past (JG-94) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Times Past swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Singing in the Rain (0478) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Rodda has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Spruce (CA191) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spruce swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Artichoke Heart (C2-698) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Heart swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Clare has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Seafoam Storm is Country Gray (285141) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Seafoam Storm

Kompozit has no exact twin of Seafoam Storm. The nearest is Singing in the Rain (0478) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →

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