By the Sea 50BG 50/265 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7BC2DF, estimated LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Undercool from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #7BC2DF · 50BG 50/265
By the Sea
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
By the Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#7BC2DF
RGB123, 194, 223
Estimated LRV48.1
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#7FC3E1
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#77C5E3
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Colors That Work With By the Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
By the Sea
#7BC2DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7483BE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for By the Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
By the 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
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By the Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does By the Sea have?
By the Sea by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 By the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to By the Sea are Undercool by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pool Party by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Aquarium Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting By the Sea'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 By the Sea?
By the Sea has a estimated lightness value of 48.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why By the Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.