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Open Seas

39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Open Seas Technical Profile

HEX Code#83AFBC
RGB131, 175, 188
LRV39.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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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Colors That Work With Open Seas

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Open Seas

Complement

Lake House

Open Seas Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Husky Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Open Seas.

Ebbtide

Sherwin-Williams · 6493

#84B4BE

Adrift

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#87AAB9

Resolute Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6507

#85B0C4

Aquitaine

Sherwin-Williams · 9057

#88ABB4

Notable Hue

Sherwin-Williams · 6521

#8BA7BB

Reflecting Pool

Sherwin-Williams · 6486

#7BB1B2

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

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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