Brilliant Sea 520B-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #36CAC8, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Port Hope from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #36CAC8 · 520B-6
Brilliant Sea
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Brilliant Sea Technical Profile
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Brilliant Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brilliant Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBrilliant Sea
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsPort Hope
Port Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
May Day
Vista Paint
Very similar
Greek Siren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Watertown
Kilz
Very similar
Bayside
Valspar
Very similar
Teal Tone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tint Of Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Turkish Teal
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brilliant Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brilliant Sea
#36CAC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#759ABD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brilliant Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brilliant Sea 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 Brilliant Sea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brilliant Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brilliant Sea have?
Brilliant Sea by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Brilliant Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brilliant Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brilliant Sea are Port Hope by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), May Day by Vista Paint (a very close match), Greek Siren by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brilliant Sea'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 Brilliant Sea?
Brilliant Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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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 Brilliant Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.