Open Seas 6500 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #83AFBC, 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.
Ref. #83AFBC · 6500
Open Seas
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Open Seas Technical Profile
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Open Seas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Open Seas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOpen Seas
Nearly identical
BehrPorcelain Blue
Porcelain Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crystal Lake
PPG
Nearly identical
Wet Streets
Kilz
Very similar
Lucy Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Open Seas
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Open Seas.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Open Seas in your own space before committing.
What colors match Open Seas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Seas are Porcelain Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Open Seas's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.