Valspar

Sea Frolic

4008-10A

Valspar Sea Frolic is a bright ocean blue with a turquoise lift. The turquoise lift makes this blue better for lively utility spaces. The color suits kids' rooms, pool baths, laundry rooms, and playful furniture better than formal spaces.

On a large wall, it can dominate quickly. Crisp white, pale wood, or grasscloth keeps the setting simple. Warm bulbs may dull the freshness at night, so check a sample after sunset before painting a full room.

Brand

Valspar

Code

4008-10A

Sea Frolic in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Sea Frolic under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Sea Frolic under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

198°

Cyan Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

69%

Saturated

LRV

40.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#53b5df
RGB Decimal
83, 181, 223
RGB Percent
32.5%, 71.0%, 87.5%
HSL
198.0, 68.6%, 60.0%
HSV
198.0, 62.8%, 87.5%
CMYK
62.8%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 12.5%
YIQ
156.5, -71.9, -7.6
XYZ
33.41, 40.21, 75.81
CIE Lab
69.62, -16.19, -29.64
CIE Luv
69.62, -39.08, -44.77
Hunter Lab
63.41, -13.97, -32.47
Decimal
5486047

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel