Open Seas 6500 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #83AFBC, estimated LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porcelain Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #83AFBC · 6500
Open Seas
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Open Seas Technical Profile
HEX Code#83AFBC
RGB131, 175, 188
Estimated LRV39.1
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
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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 →
Porcelain Blue
Behr
#80AEBD
Close digital match
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
#81B0BB
Close digital match
North Haven
Dutch Boy
#84AEB7
Close digital match
Crystal Lake
PPG
#88B5C4
Close digital match
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#7BAEB9
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#8DB7C2
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Hirshfield's
#8EB9C4
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Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
#72AFBC
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Colors That Work With Open Seas
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Open Seas
#83AFBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Open Seas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Open Seas 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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Open Seas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Open Seas have?
Open Seas by Sherwin-Williams 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 Open Seas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Seas are Porcelain Blue by Behr (a close digital match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Open Seas'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 Open Seas?
Open Seas has a estimated lightness value of 39.1, 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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Why Open Seas's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.