Ref. #DBEEE0 · 1227-1
Sea Mist
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Mist Technical Profile
What color is Sea Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DBEEE0. Colors similar to Sea Mist include Behr Juniper Breeze, Benjamin Moore Carried Away, Vista Paint Dream of Green. Sea Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Sea Mist reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Sea Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Juniper Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Carried Away
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dream of Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aloe Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mint Hint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Mist
#DBEEE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AFA5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Mist 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 Sea Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Mist have?
Sea Mist by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sea Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Juniper Breeze by Behr (#DCEFE0), Carried Away by Benjamin Moore (#DAEEE2), Dream of Green by Vista Paint (#DEF0E4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Mist?
Sea Mist has an LRV of 81.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.