Clearest Ocean Blue 2064-40 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3296CB, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sorcerer from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3296CB · 2064-40
Clearest Ocean Blue
30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Clearest Ocean Blue Technical Profile
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Clearest Ocean Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clearest Ocean Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreClearest Ocean Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSorcerer
Sorcerer
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Burst
Valspar
Nearly identical
Splish Splash
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hemisphere
Behr
Very similar
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clearest Ocean Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clearest Ocean Blue
#3296CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737EBD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clearest Ocean Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clearest Ocean Blue 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Clearest Ocean Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clearest Ocean Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clearest Ocean Blue have?
Clearest Ocean Blue 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 Clearest Ocean Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clearest Ocean Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clearest Ocean Blue are Sorcerer by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Burst by Valspar (a near-identical match), Splish Splash by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clearest Ocean Blue'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 Clearest Ocean Blue?
Clearest Ocean Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clearest Ocean Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.