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Valspar Flood Tide

5001-6A · #618F99 · LRV 24.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Mountain Stream is a 96% match

Flood Tide (5001-6A) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 24.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Mountain Stream (96% match).

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LRV

24.5 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-6A

HEX

#618F99

RGB

97, 143, 153

HSL

191°, 22%, 49%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Flood Tide in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Stream (SW 7612), 96%; Behr: Oarsman Blue (S450-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Bell Blue (DET554), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Secret Cove (HGSW9058), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Baltic Sea (CSP-680), 92%; PPG: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 90%; Glidden: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.