By the Sea 50BG 50/265 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7BC2DF, 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.
Ref. #7BC2DF · 50BG 50/265
By the Sea
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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By the Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to By the Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBy the Sea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsUndercool
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Springs
Behr
Nearly identical
Water Fountain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Chime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Paradise Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lasting Thoughts
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sky Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mountain Creek
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With By the Sea
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to By the Sea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample By the Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match By the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to By the Sea are Undercool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pool Party by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aquarium Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why By the Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.