Ocean Breeze 1240-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3E5EB, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harbor Fog from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D3E5EB · 1240-1
Ocean Breeze
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3E5EB
RGB211, 229, 235
Estimated LRV75.9
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Ocean Breeze
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Harbor Fog
Benjamin Moore
#D4E8EE
Close digital match
Crystalline
Valspar
#D2E7ED
Close digital match
Bird Bath Blue
Vista Paint
#D7E6EC
Close digital match
Erie Skies
Dutch Boy
#D5E9EE
Close digital match
Cumberland Fog
Behr
#D1E6EB
Close digital match
Humid Weather
Kilz
#D4E4EC
Close digital match
Iceberg
Sherwin-Williams
#D6E4E7
Close digital match
Dreamy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#D7E6EE
Close digital match
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
#CBDCE2
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#D7E2E5
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Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Ocean Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Breeze
#D3E5EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828EB0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Breeze 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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Ocean Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Breeze have?
Ocean Breeze by PPG has a neutral 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 Ocean Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Breeze are Harbor Fog by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Crystalline by Valspar (a close digital match), Bird Bath Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean Breeze'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 Ocean Breeze?
Ocean Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 75.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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