Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tidal Basin |
| SKU | 5001-7C |
| Hex | #66A8C5 |
| RGB | 102, 168, 197 |
| HSL | 198°, 45%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Tidal Basin
Tidal Basin sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Tidal Basin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tidal Basin 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 #66A8C5 in HSL space. Pair Tidal Basin 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 Tidal Basin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tidal Basin 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 5001-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Jacaranda (SW 6802) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tidal Basin
Behr's nearest match is Treasure Map (S500-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Basin without repainting risk. See the full Treasure Map swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tidal Basin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lafayette Blue (CW-610), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Basin without repainting risk. See the full Lafayette Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At Glidden, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tidal Basin
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Himalayan Blue Poppy (DEFD54), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Basin without repainting risk. See the full Himalayan Blue Poppy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tidal Basin
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tidal Basin. The nearest is Sea of Atlantis (0653) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tidal Basin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tidal Basin is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →