Ref. #5F7581 · 1645
Thousand Oceans
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thousand Oceans Technical Profile
What color is Thousand Oceans? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #5F7581. Colors similar to Thousand Oceans include Hirshfield's Winter Harbor, Vista Paint Winter Harbor, Behr Catalina Coast. Thousand Oceans has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Thousand Oceans creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Thousand Oceans pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Thousand Oceans
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thousand Oceans
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Thousand Oceans.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thousand Oceans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thousand Oceans have?
Thousand Oceans by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Thousand Oceans from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (#5E737D), Winter Harbor by Vista Paint (#5F727D), Catalina Coast by Behr (#5C7885). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thousand Oceans?
Thousand Oceans has an LRV of 16.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thousand Oceans's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.