Gentle Sea S470-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1E1DF, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosty from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1E1DF · S470-2
Gentle Sea
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Sea Technical Profile
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Gentle Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGentle Sea
Nearly identical
ValsparFrosty
Frosty
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seascape Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Diamond
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Turquoise Powder
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sailing Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Christopher Coast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spearmint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Sea
#B1E1DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E9BB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle 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 Gentle 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.
Gentle Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Sea have?
Gentle Sea by Behr has a neutral 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 Gentle Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Sea are Frosty by Valspar (a near-identical match), Seascape Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Diamond by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Sea?
Gentle Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.