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Ref. #016070 · 2055-20

Pacific Ocean Blue

10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Pacific Ocean Blue 2055-20 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #016070, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galapagos from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pacific Ocean Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#016070
RGB1, 96, 112
LRV9.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Pacific Ocean Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pacific 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 MoorePacific Ocean Blue
Nearly identical
BehrGalapagos

Galapagos

Behr

Nearly identical

Nocturnal Sea

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Oceanside

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Oasis Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bold Bolection

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jester Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Caribbean Dream

Vista Paint

Very similar

Caribbean Splash

PPG

Very similar

Azure Blue

RAL

Very similar

True Teal

Kilz

Visible difference

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pacific Ocean Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pacific Ocean Blue

#016070

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#224482

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pacific Ocean Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pacific Ocean Blue

Complement

Classic Burgundy

Pacific Ocean Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Feather Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rosy Blush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tawny Day Lily

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Juniper

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Tropical Turquoise

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California Blue

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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.

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

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#96DBE9

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Pacific Ocean Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pacific Ocean Blue have?
Pacific 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 Pacific Ocean Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pacific Ocean Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pacific Ocean Blue are Galapagos by Behr (a near-identical match), Nocturnal Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Aquatic by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pacific 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 Pacific Ocean Blue?
Pacific Ocean Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.5, 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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