North Sea 1239-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1D78AB, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Macaw from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #1D78AB · 1239-6
North Sea
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
North Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#1D78AB
RGB29, 120, 171
Estimated LRV16.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With North Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Sea
#1D78AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4857B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Sea
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Sea Room Palettes
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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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North Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Sea have?
North 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 North Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Sea are Blue Macaw by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sojourn Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Americana by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting North 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 North Sea?
North Sea has a estimated lightness value of 16.6, 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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