Ocean Drive 1040-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0BEC5, 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.
Ref. #B0BEC5 · 1040-3
Ocean Drive
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Drive Technical Profile
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Ocean Drive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean Drive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOcean Drive
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallParma Gray
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grey Brook
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ozone
Behr
Nearly identical
Lakeside
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glen Falls
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Flurried Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Star Mist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Very similar
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean Drive
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
Pure 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
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 Ocean Drive.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ocean Drive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean Drive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Drive are Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Athabasca by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Heather by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ocean Drive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.