Sea to Shining Sea 789 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6EB5DD, LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is BFF Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6EB5DD · 789
Sea to Shining Sea
44%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea to Shining Sea Technical Profile
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Sea to Shining Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea to Shining 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 MooreSea to Shining Sea
Nearly identical
ValsparBFF Blue
BFF Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Xavier Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Azure Pool
Kilz
Nearly identical
Robin's Egg
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cascade Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sanctuary Spa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cest La Vie
Behr
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea to Shining Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea to Shining Sea
#6EB5DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737EBF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea to Shining Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea to Shining 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
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Sea to Shining Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea to Shining Sea have?
Sea to Shining 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 Sea to Shining Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea to Shining Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea to Shining Sea are BFF Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Xavier Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Sea Frolic by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea to Shining 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 Sea to Shining Sea?
Sea to Shining Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, 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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Why Sea to Shining Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.