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Valspar Seaside Fog8004-31D · #B5BCAD · LRV 49

Seaside Fog reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8004-31D actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SEASIDE FOG
RGB 181, 188, 173LRV 49

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSeaside Fog
SKU8004-31D
Hex#B5BCAD
RGB181, 188, 173
HSL88°, 10%, 71%
LRV49
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Valspar Seaside Fog

Seaside Fog 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 green 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.

Seaside Fog is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9652 · #B8BFB1 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 51
SW 9647 · #BCBCAE · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 50
SW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 49
SW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All green at Behr →
N320-4 · #B3BBA9 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 48
MQ6-18 · #B4BFB5 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 50
N200-3 · #B7B8AD · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 47
N220-3 · #BCBBAE · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 49

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All green at Benjamin Moore →
1495 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 47
CC-550 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 47
2140-50 · #B9BBB1 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 49
CW-715 · #B9B8AE · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1129-4 · #B3BFAF · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 50
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 47
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 47
PPG1032-2 · #BCBBAD · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All green at Glidden →
10GY 49/081 · #B9BCAD · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 49
50GY 48/075 · #B3BCB1 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 48
PPG1129-4 · #B4C0AF · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 50
PPG1032-2 · #BDBBAD · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 49

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.03
All green at Dutch Boy →
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 47
422-3DB · #BCBAAB · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 49
HGSW 3246 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 49
HGSW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 49
HGSW 3296 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 46
HGSW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6270 · #B5B8A8 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 44
DEC780 · #B6BAA4 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 45
DEGR42 · #BBBCB2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 50
DET541 · #ACBDB1 · ΔE 4 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 47
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 51
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 234 · #B7BAA4 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 48
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 49
NO. 84 · #ACBEB3 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 49
NO. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 5 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All green at Diamond Vogel →
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 46
0581 · #B7BAB1 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 48
0477 · #AFBAB4 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 47

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All green at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 47
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 52
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 47

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All green at Rodda →
R062 · #BABEAF · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 51
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 47
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 51
CA183 · #B6BBB4 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 49

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-960 · #B7BDB2 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 50
BD16 · #B8BFB5 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 51
C2-684 · #B1BAA4 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 47
C2-943 · #BCBCAD · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 50

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All green at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.74
All green at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 45

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.84
All green at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.32
All green at Kompozit →
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 51
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 47

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

8004-28C · LRV 49
8003-34D · LRV 48
8004-27B · LRV 50
8004-29C · LRV 47
M208 · LRV 47.5
T677 · LRV 47.1

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B5BCAD in HSL space. Pair Seaside Fog with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B5BCAD + #B4ADBC
TRIADIC
#B5BCAD · #ADB5BC · #BCADB5
ANALOGOUS
#BCBCAD · #B5BCAD · #AEBCAD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.95:1fail
Sample text on black
10.76:1AAA

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

Valspar Seaside Fog Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Seaside Fog 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 8004-31D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seaside Fog

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Seaside Fog is Hazel Gaze (SW 9652). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Hazel Gaze and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazel Gaze swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Behr's nearest match is Camping Tent (N320-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Camping Tent swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Gray Horse (2140-50) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Horse swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Crush swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Glidden's nearest match is Silver Green Vine (10GY 49/081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Silver Green Vine swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Seaside Fog. The nearest is Cliff Face (422-3DB) at ΔE 4.14 — 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 Cliff Face swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Softened Green (HGSW 3246) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Softened Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Antique Coin (DE6270), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Antique Coin swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Seaside Fog. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.57 — 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 Light Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Morning Dew (H0073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Morning Dew swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Rodda's nearest match is Soft Sea Glass (R062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Soft Sea Glass swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Seaside Fog

C2 Paint's nearest match is Verdeline (C2-960), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Seaside Fog without repainting risk. See the full Verdeline swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At Clare, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Seaside Fog

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Seaside Fog is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Seaside Fog

Kompozit has no exact twin of Seaside Fog. The nearest is Fossilized (0581) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossilized swatch →

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