Sebastian Inlet
V104-3 · #81ACB8 · LRV 37.5 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Sebastian Inlet37.5
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Sebastian Inlet, Really?
Sebastian Inlet reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V104-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet 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 Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.5, 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 Sebastian Inlet 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 V104-3 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 | AdriftSW 7608 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.9 | 37 | Color page → |
| Behr | Porcelain BluePMD-83 · Behr | 1.3 | 39 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bayville Blue747 · Benjamin Moore | 3.5 | 37 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sailing Sea Blue30BG 38/199 · Glidden | 2.3 | 38 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | North Haven334-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 39 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Swimming HoleHGSW 2344 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Sebastian Inlet 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 #81ACB8 in HSL space. Pair Sebastian Inlet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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