Deep Blue Sea by Behr paint color
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Deep Blue Sea

9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Deep Blue Sea 540D-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #105D7B, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea of Midnight from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Deep Blue Sea Technical Profile

HEX Code#105D7B
RGB16, 93, 123
LRV9.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Deep Blue Sea in Every Brand

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

BehrDeep Blue Sea
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSea of Midnight

Sea of Midnight

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Job's Tears

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Adriatic Sea

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chintz

Valspar

Nearly identical

Blue Velvet

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ribbon Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bermuda Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Jamaican Dream

PPG

Very similar

Harborside

Kilz

Very similar

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Deep Blue Sea

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Deep Blue Sea

#105D7B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#33468B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Deep Blue Sea

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chintz

Complement

Wood .03

Deep Blue Sea Room Palettes

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

Walls

Aspen Mist

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Herbal Tea

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dash Of Curry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Pool

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Japanese Koi

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Deep Blue Sea.

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Blue Edge

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Shasta Lake

Behr · M490-7

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Peacock Tail

Behr · S-H-520

#116969

Superior Blue

Behr · S490-7

#255B83

More blue colors from other brands

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

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Perfectly Blue

Valspar · 4007-9B

#A8D3EA

Lovebirds

Valspar · 4004-5C

#92ACC7

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint · AC150

#244954

Fly a Kite

Dunn-Edwards · DE5890

#C8DAF5

Deep Blue Sea — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Deep Blue Sea have?
Deep Blue 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 Deep Blue Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Blue Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Blue Sea are Sea of Midnight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Job's Tears by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Job’s Tears by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Blue 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 Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.4, 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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