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.
Ref. #197BCC · 550B-7
Blue Ocean
14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Blue Ocean Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Blue 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 Blue Ocean.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Ocean's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.