Adriatic Sea CSP-660 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #014864, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Loyal Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #014864 · CSP-660
Adriatic Sea
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Adriatic Sea Technical Profile
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Adriatic Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adriatic Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAdriatic Sea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLoyal Blue
Loyal Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Night Edition
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velvet Evening
Behr
Very similar
Tappan Lake Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Back of Beyond
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shimmering Sea
PPG
Very similar
Ocean Spray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adriatic Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adriatic Sea
#014864
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1F3379
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adriatic Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adriatic 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adriatic Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adriatic Sea have?
Adriatic Sea by Benjamin Moore 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 Adriatic Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adriatic Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adriatic Sea are Loyal Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Night Edition by Vista Paint (a very close match), Velvet Evening by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Adriatic 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 Adriatic Sea?
Adriatic Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Adriatic Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.