Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sebastian Inlet |
| SKU | V104-3 |
| Hex | #81ACB8 |
| RGB | 129, 172, 184 |
| HSL | 193°, 28%, 61% |
| LRV | 37.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sebastian Inlet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sebastian Inlet 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 V104-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sebastian Inlet is Adrift (SW 7608) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adrift swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Behr's nearest match is Porcelain Blue (PMD-83), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sebastian Inlet without repainting risk. See the full Porcelain Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sebastian Inlet is Bayville Blue (747) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayville Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
At Glidden, the closest color to Sebastian Inlet is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailing Sea Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Dutch Boy's nearest match is North Haven (334-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sebastian Inlet without repainting risk. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Swimming Hole (HGSW 2344), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sebastian Inlet without repainting risk. See the full Swimming Hole swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is More Water Please (DEFD55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sebastian Inlet without repainting risk. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sebastian Inlet. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sebastian Inlet. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sebastian Inlet. The nearest is Bewilder (C2-732) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sebastian Inlet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sebastian Inlet. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →