Serene Sea 1158-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #78A7C3, LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Francisco Bay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78A7C3 · 1158-4
Serene Sea
36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Serene Sea Technical Profile
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Serene Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serene Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSerene Sea
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSan Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Florentine Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Jean Jacket Blue
Behr
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Vista Paint
Very similar
Subdued Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serene Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serene Sea
#78A7C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8187B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serene Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serene Sea 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 Serene Sea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serene Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene Sea have?
Serene Sea by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Serene Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serene Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene Sea are San Francisco Bay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Skies by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lafayette Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serene Sea'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 Serene Sea?
Serene Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Serene Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.