Seaside Blue 2054-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #81C1D0, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Not A Cloud In Sight from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81C1D0 · 2054-50
Seaside Blue
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Seaside Blue Technical Profile
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Seaside Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seaside 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 MooreSeaside Blue
Nearly identical
BehrNot A Cloud In Sight
Not A Cloud In Sight
Behr
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Thunder River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fiesta Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
School'S Out
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Skyway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soft Bahama Blue
PPG
Very similar
Eastern Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seaside Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seaside Blue
#81C1D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8EB5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seaside Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seaside 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 Seaside Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seaside Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seaside Blue have?
Seaside 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 Seaside Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seaside Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seaside Blue are Not A Cloud In Sight by Behr (a near-identical match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Surfin' by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seaside 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 Seaside Blue?
Seaside Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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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 Seaside Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.