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San Francisco Bay

36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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San Francisco Bay 802 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7AA8C6, LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serene Sea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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San Francisco Bay Technical Profile

HEX Code#7AA8C6
RGB122, 168, 198
LRV36.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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San Francisco Bay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to San Francisco Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreSan Francisco Bay
Nearly identical
PPGSerene Sea

Serene Sea

PPG

Nearly identical

Florentine Blue

Kilz

Nearly identical

Wandering River

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Private Jet

Behr

Very similar

Soft Skies

Valspar

Very similar

Sea of Atlantis

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sea of Atlantis

Vista Paint

Very similar

On Cloud Nine

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Regale Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With San Francisco Bay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

San Francisco Bay

#7AA8C6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8186B1

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for San Francisco Bay

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Soft Skies

Complement

Desert Carnation

San Francisco Bay Room Palettes

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

Walls

Nelson Blue

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vibrant Blush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Burnt Caramel

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Lafayette Blue

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Bayville Blue

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I've Got the Blues

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Steel 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

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

San Francisco Bay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does San Francisco Bay have?
San Francisco Bay 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 San Francisco Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match San Francisco Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San Francisco Bay are Serene Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Florentine Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Wandering River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting San Francisco Bay'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 San Francisco Bay?
San Francisco Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.2, 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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