Ocean City Blue 718 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #98B3B8, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windswept Clouds from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #98B3B8 · 718
Ocean City Blue
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean City Blue Technical Profile
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Ocean City Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean City 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 MooreOcean City Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparWindswept Clouds
Windswept Clouds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harmonious
Behr
Nearly identical
Bulfinch Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Juniper
Kilz
Nearly identical
Powder Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue By You
PPG
Nearly identical
Aqua‐Sphere
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Master Matt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean City Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean City Blue
#98B3B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean City Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean City 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 Ocean City Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ocean City Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean City Blue have?
Ocean City Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Ocean City Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean City Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean City Blue are Windswept Clouds by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bulfinch Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Harmonious by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ocean City 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 Ocean City Blue?
Ocean City Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ocean City Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.