Valspar Swim
5006-8A · #68B6B6 · LRV ~39.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gulf Stream (~94% proximity)Swim (5006-8A) is a mid-tone blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 39.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gulf Stream (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Swim in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
39.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
5006-8A
HEX
#68B6B6
RGB
104, 182, 182
HSL
180°, 35%, 56%
Family
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Swim FAQ
What is the LRV of Swim?
Swim has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Swim in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gulf Stream (670), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Castaway (DE5738), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mariner (SW 6766), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mariner (HGSW6766), ~91% proximity; PPG: Artesian Well (PPG1231-5), ~91% proximity; Behr: Pure Turquoise (M460-4), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~72% 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 Swim?
The HEX code of Swim (5006-8A) is #68B6B6, RGB 104, 182, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.