Thousand Oceans 1645 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F7581, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Village Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5F7581 · 1645
Thousand Oceans
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thousand Oceans Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F7581
RGB95, 117, 129
Estimated LRV16.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Thousand Oceans
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thousand Oceans
#5F7581
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7279A1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thousand Oceans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thousand Oceans 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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Thousand Oceans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thousand Oceans have?
Thousand Oceans by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Thousand Oceans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thousand Oceans are Village Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Winter Harbor by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thousand Oceans'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 Thousand Oceans?
Thousand Oceans has a estimated lightness value of 16.7, 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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