Artic Ocean PMD-99 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFBEC1, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jolene from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFBEC1 · PMD-99
Artic Ocean
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Artic Ocean Technical Profile
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Artic Ocean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artic Ocean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArtic Ocean
Nearly identical
ValsparJolene
Jolene
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Lake
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Canadian Sky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Lake Placid
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Flurried Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tudor Ice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soft Chinchilla
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Whirlwind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artic Ocean
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artic Ocean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artic Ocean Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Artic Ocean.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artic Ocean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artic Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artic Ocean are Jolene by Valspar (a near-identical match), Windblown Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lagoon Reflection by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Artic Ocean's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.