Low Tide (8003-39F) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Low Tide in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

8003-39F

HEX

#496C73

RGB

73, 108, 115

HSL

190°, 22%, 37%

Family

Blues

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Low Tide FAQ

What undertone does Low Tide have?

Low 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 Low Tide?

Low Tide has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 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 Low Tide in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715), ~96% proximity; Behr: Tornado Season (S450-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6), ~95% proximity; PPG: Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Iron Creek (DE5775), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tempe Star (SW 6229), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Waterloo (HGSW9141), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~86% 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 Low Tide?

The HEX code of Low Tide (8003-39F) is #496C73, RGB 73, 108, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.