Oceanside 6496 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #015A6B, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azure Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #015A6B · 6496
Oceanside
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Oceanside Technical Profile
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Oceanside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oceanside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOceanside
Nearly identical
RALAzure Blue
Azure Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Atlantic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nocturnal Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pacific Ocean Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Galapagos
Behr
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jamaican Dream
PPG
Very similar
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Caribbean Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wild River
Kilz
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oceanside
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oceanside
#015A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#21407E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oceanside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oceanside 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Oceanside.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oceanside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oceanside have?
Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams 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 Oceanside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oceanside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oceanside are Azure Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Deep Atlantic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nocturnal Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Oceanside'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 Oceanside?
Oceanside has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, 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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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 Oceanside's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.