Sea Spray 30BG 56/097 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B3CBD3, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Stream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B3CBD3 · 30BG 56/097
Sea Spray
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Spray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3CBD3
RGB179, 203, 211
Estimated LRV57.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Stream
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#B1CAD1
Close digital match
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#B7CED6
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#B8D0D7
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Elusive Blue
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#B1C7D0
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Billowy Breeze
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#AFC7CD
Close digital match
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#B3C9D3
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Chilly Morning
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#B8CDD2
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Star Mist
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#B3C6CE
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Colors That Work With Sea Spray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Spray
#B3CBD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Spray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Spray 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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Sea Spray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Spray have?
Sea Spray 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 Sea Spray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Spray are Blue Stream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Crisp Collar by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea Spray'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 Sea Spray?
Sea Spray has a estimated lightness value of 57.0, 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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Why Sea Spray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.