Shimmering Sea 1152-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2B526A, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2B526A · 1152-7
Shimmering Sea
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Shimmering Sea Technical Profile
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Shimmering Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shimmering Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGShimmering Sea
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTeal Shadow
Teal Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tappan Lake Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Midnight In The Tropics
Behr
Nearly identical
Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Boisterous Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Queen of the Night
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Summer Nights
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shimmering Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shimmering Sea
#2B526A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B517D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shimmering Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shimmering 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shimmering Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shimmering Sea have?
Shimmering 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 Shimmering Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shimmering Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shimmering Sea are Teal Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tappan Lake Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Midnight In The Tropics by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shimmering 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 Shimmering Sea?
Shimmering Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shimmering Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.