Sea Wind S480-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEE5E4, LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Clemente Teal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEE5E4 · S480-2
Sea Wind
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Sea Wind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Wind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSea Wind
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSan Clemente Teal
San Clemente Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spearmint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Turquoise Powder
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosty
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aqua Infusion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
PPG
Nearly identical
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Very similar
Everest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Wind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Wind
#AEE5E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9AB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Wind 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 Sea Wind.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Wind have?
Sea Wind by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Sea Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Wind are San Clemente Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jamaican Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spearmint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Wind'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 Sea Wind?
Sea Wind 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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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 Sea Wind's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.