Ocean Drive 1040-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0BEC5, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parma Gray from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B0BEC5 · 1040-3
Ocean Drive
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Drive Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0BEC5
RGB176, 190, 197
Estimated LRV50.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Ocean Drive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Drive
#B0BEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Drive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean Drive 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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Ocean Drive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Drive have?
Ocean Drive by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Drive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Drive are Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Athabasca by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Heather by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean Drive'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 Drive?
Ocean Drive has a estimated lightness value of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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