Jamaican Sea 1236-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #26A5BA, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jamaica Bay from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #26A5BA · 1236-6
Jamaican Sea
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Jamaican Sea Technical Profile
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Jamaican Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jamaican Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGJamaican Sea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsJamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sarah's Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Turquoise Waters
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
The Crowd Roars!
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gulf Waters
Behr
Very similar
Bahaman Sea Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Riviera
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jamaican Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jamaican Sea
#26A5BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B7CB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jamaican Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jamaican 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 Jamaican 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.
Jamaican Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jamaican Sea have?
Jamaican 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 Jamaican Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jamaican Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jamaican Sea are Jamaica Bay by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sarah's Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sarah's Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jamaican 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 Jamaican Sea?
Jamaican Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Jamaican Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.