Tranquil Sea PPL-73 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6D3D6, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polished Cotton from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6D3D6 · PPL-73
Tranquil Sea
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tranquil Sea Technical Profile
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Tranquil Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tranquil Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTranquil Sea
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPolished Cotton
Polished Cotton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brittany Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simply Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Shores
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunday Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Northern Sky
Kilz
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tranquil Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tranquil Sea
#C6D3D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tranquil Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tranquil Sea 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 Tranquil Sea.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tranquil Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tranquil Sea have?
Tranquil Sea by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tranquil Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tranquil Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tranquil Sea are Polished Cotton by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Polished Cotton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brittany Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tranquil Sea'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 Tranquil Sea?
Tranquil Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.4, 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 Tranquil Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.