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Ref. #5F7581 · 1645

Thousand Oceans

17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Thousand Oceans Technical Profile

HEX Code#5F7581
RGB95, 117, 129
LRV16.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Catalina Coast

Complement

Gateway Arch

Thousand Oceans Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Blue

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Blue Heron

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Mozart Blue

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More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

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Blue Lullaby

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#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

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Brickstone Red

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#825E57

Seven Sisters

Valspar · 8004-33A

#DCE2DF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

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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