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Sea View
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea View Technical Profile
What color is Sea View? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #AEC7D5. Colors similar to Sea View include PPG Twinkle, Valspar Northern Sky Blue, Vista Paint Dancing in the Rain. Sea View has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Sea View sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sea View
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Twinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Opal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dancing In The Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pastille Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea View
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea View
#AEC7D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea View
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea View 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 Sea View.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea View — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea View have?
Sea View by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sea View from other brands?
The closest matches are Twinkle by PPG (#ADC6D3), Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (#AAC5D3), Dancing in the Rain by Vista Paint (#ABC5D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea View?
Sea View has an LRV of 54.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea View's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.