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Valspar Deep Blue Sea

5001-10C · #1080A7 · LRV ~18.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Paisley (~97% proximity)

Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) is a dark blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Blue Paisley (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Deep Blue Sea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.3 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-10C

HEX

#1080A7

RGB

16, 128, 167

HSL

195°, 83%, 36%

Family

Blues

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Deep Blue Sea FAQ

What is the LRV of Deep Blue Sea?

Deep Blue Sea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Deep Blue Sea in other brands?

Glidden: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~97% proximity; PPG: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (SW 6796), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (HGSW6796), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Age Of Aquarius (DEFD45), ~91% proximity; Behr: Mayan Treasure (P490-7), ~90% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Americana (770), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~70% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Deep Blue Sea?

The HEX code of Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C) is #1080A7, RGB 16, 128, 167. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.