Artic Ocean PMD-99 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFBEC1, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jolene from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AFBEC1 · PMD-99
Artic Ocean
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Artic Ocean Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFBEC1
RGB175, 190, 193
Estimated LRV49.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Artic Ocean
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artic Ocean
#AFBEC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artic Ocean
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artic Ocean Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Artic Ocean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artic Ocean have?
Artic Ocean by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Artic Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artic Ocean are Jolene by Valspar (a close digital match), Windblown Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Lagoon Reflection by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Artic Ocean's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Artic Ocean?
Artic Ocean has a estimated lightness value of 49.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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