Blue Ocean by Behr paint color
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Ref. #197BCC · 550B-7

Blue Ocean

14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Blue Ocean 550B-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #197BCC, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soothing Sapphire from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Ocean Technical Profile

HEX Code#197BCC
RGB25, 123, 204
LRV14.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Blue Ocean in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Ocean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBlue Ocean
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoothing Sapphire

Soothing Sapphire

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Skylla

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Electric Blue

PPG

Very similar

Pat-a-Pep

Valspar

Very similar

Pea Flower Tea

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aspiration

Kilz

Very similar

Light Blue

RAL

Very similar

Athens Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Americana

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Endless Summer

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Blue Chip

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Ocean

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Ocean

#197BCC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#565BC2

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Ocean

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Ocean

Complement

Autumn Day

Blue Ocean Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Aruba Aqua

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Shaded Spruce

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Hint of Violet

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Mozart

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Briquette

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Blue Ocean.

Cosmic Cobalt

Behr · P500-7

#166DD1

Glacier Lake

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#187DB7

Jazz Blue

Behr · S-G-560

#146ADA

Cerulean

Behr · 560B-7

#1875E3

National Anthem

Behr · M520-6

#2F75C5

Mayan Treasure

Behr · P490-7

#1C87B7

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Blue Ocean — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Ocean have?
Blue Ocean by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Ocean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ocean are Soothing Sapphire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Skylla by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Skylla by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Ocean?
Blue Ocean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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