Valspar Flood Tide
5001-6A · #618F99 · LRV ~24.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Mountain Stream (~96% proximity)Flood Tide (5001-6A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.5 (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 Sherwin-Williams Mountain Stream (~96% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
24.5 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
5001-6A
HEX
#618F99
RGB
97, 143, 153
HSL
191°, 22%, 49%
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Flood Tide FAQ
What undertone does Flood Tide have?
Flood Tide is a dark blue with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Flood Tide?
Flood Tide has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.5 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 Flood Tide in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Stream (SW 7612), ~96% proximity; Behr: Oarsman Blue (S450-5), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bell Blue (DET554), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Secret Cove (HGSW9058), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Baltic Sea (CSP-680), ~92% proximity; PPG: Baritone (PPG1149-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Baritone (PPG1149-5), ~90% 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 Flood Tide?
The HEX code of Flood Tide (5001-6A) is #618F99, RGB 97, 143, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.