Oceanic Climate by Behr paint color
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Ref. #BCDAD7 · N470-2

Oceanic Climate

56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Oceanic Climate N470-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCDAD7, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meander Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Oceanic Climate Technical Profile

HEX Code#BCDAD7
RGB188, 218, 215
LRV56.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Oceanic Climate in Every Brand

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

BehrOceanic Climate
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMeander Blue

Meander Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Spring Sky

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Veridian Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Tinted Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Seaside Accents

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Destiny

Valspar

Very similar

Dream .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Outerspace

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sailing Water

Kilz

Very similar

Silver Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Oceanic Climate

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Oceanic Climate

#BCDAD7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Oceanic Climate

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Sky

Complement

Puka Shell

Oceanic Climate Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Pinecone Hill

Pop

Shire Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Midnight Show

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Book Binder

Pop

Red Jalapeno

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Oceanic Climate.

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Festival De Verano

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#B5E1DB

Tranquil Sea

Behr · PPL-73

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Sugar Pool

Behr · T12-19

#AED6D4

Blue Cypress

Behr · PPL-46

#CBDBD7

Peek a Blue

Behr · T17-04

#C5E1E1

More blue colors from other brands

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

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Clear Skies

Benjamin Moore · 2054-70

#D3EBED

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Oceanic Climate — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Oceanic Climate have?
Oceanic Climate 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 Oceanic Climate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oceanic Climate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oceanic Climate are Meander Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spring Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Veridian Green by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oceanic Climate'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 Oceanic Climate?
Oceanic Climate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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