Tidal Teal
5006-8B · #3D979B · LRV 25.5 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Tidal Teal25.5
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Tidal Teal, Really?
Tidal Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 5006-8B behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Tidal Teal
Tidal Teal 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 Tidal Teal
Tidal Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.5, 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 Tidal Teal 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 5006-8B 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 | CloudburstSW 6487 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.1 | 26 | Color page → |
| Behr | Wipeout540D-6 · Behr | 3.5 | 26 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | In the TropicsCSP-640 · Benjamin Moore | 2.4 | 28 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Sea FantasyPPG1234-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Niagara Reef Jade70GG 25/242 · Glidden | 2.9 | 25 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Adequate Aqua231-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.8 | 25 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Tidal Teal 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 #3D979B in HSL space. Pair Tidal Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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