Ref. #81D6C0 · MP418
Ionian Sea
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ionian Sea Technical Profile
What color is Ionian Sea? It's a light cool green with the hex code #81D6C0. Colors similar to Ionian Sea include Vista Paint Irish Isle, Benjamin Moore Spring Fresh, Benjamin Moore Calming Green. Ionian Sea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Ionian Sea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Ionian Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ionian Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ionian Sea
#81D6C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AA9B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ionian Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ionian Sea 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Ionian Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ionian Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ionian Sea have?
Ionian Sea by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Ionian Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Irish Isle by Vista Paint (#87DBC7), Spring Fresh by Benjamin Moore (#8AD7BE), Calming Green by Benjamin Moore (#8BD8C6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ionian Sea?
Ionian Sea has an LRV of 56.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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