Ocean Foam PPU10-10 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAC8B6, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Gray Linen from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC8B6 · PPU10-10
Ocean Foam
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Foam Technical Profile
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Ocean Foam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean Foam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOcean Foam
Nearly identical
PPGFrench Gray Linen
French Gray Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Doily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean Foam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Foam
#CAC8B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Foam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Foam 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 Ocean Foam.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ocean Foam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Foam have?
Ocean Foam by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ocean Foam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean Foam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Foam are French Gray Linen by PPG (a near-identical match), Brown Buzz by Valspar (a near-identical match), Palatine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ocean Foam'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 Ocean Foam?
Ocean Foam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, 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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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 Ocean Foam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.