Layers Of Ocean S520-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #48769E, estimated LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zenith from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #48769E · S520-6
Layers Of Ocean
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Layers Of Ocean Technical Profile
HEX Code#48769E
RGB72, 118, 158
Estimated LRV16.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Layers Of Ocean
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Layers Of Ocean
#48769E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7375A6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Layers Of Ocean
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Layers Of Ocean Room Palettes
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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
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Layers Of Ocean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Layers Of Ocean have?
Layers Of Ocean by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Layers Of Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Layers Of Ocean are Zenith by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Winter's by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chicago Blues by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Layers Of 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 Layers Of Ocean?
Layers Of Ocean has a estimated lightness value of 16.8, 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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