Ocean Swell PPU25-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #727C7E, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foggy Day from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #727C7E · PPU25-19
Ocean Swell
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Swell Technical Profile
HEX Code#727C7E
RGB114, 124, 126
Estimated LRV19.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#727C7F
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Colors That Work With Ocean Swell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Swell
#727C7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8AA7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Swell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Swell 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
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Ocean Swell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Swell have?
Ocean Swell by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Ocean Swell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Swell are Foggy Day by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rhinoceros by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Phantom by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean Swell'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 Swell?
Ocean Swell has a estimated lightness value of 19.5, 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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Why Ocean Swell's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.