Thousand Oceans 1645 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F7581, 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.
Ref. #5F7581 · 1645
Thousand Oceans
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thousand Oceans Technical Profile
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Thousand Oceans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thousand Oceans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreThousand Oceans
Nearly identical
PPGVillage Blue
Village Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Monday
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Catalina Coast
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Medallion
Kilz
Very similar
Aged Denim
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Providence
Valspar
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thousand Oceans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thousand Oceans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thousand Oceans are Village Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Harbor by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.