Underseas 6214 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7C8E87, LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cattails from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C8E87 · 6214
Underseas
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
More about Underseas
Underseas is a deep, complex blue-green at LRV 25 — a grayed teal with real depth that reads between blue and green depending on the light. It's a sophisticated choice for cabinetry, a powder room, or an accent wall where you want immersive, watery color.
At this depth it needs light to show its blue-green character rather than going near-charcoal. It pairs beautifully with brass, warm wood, and creamy whites. Benjamin Moore Garden Oasis is its closest cross-brand match.
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Underseas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Underseas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsUnderseas
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCattails
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blueridge Fir
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Oasis
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gray Pepper
Behr
Very similar
Scarborough
PPG
Very similar
Armor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Miracle Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Underseas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Underseas
#7C8E87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A9AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Underseas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Underseas 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 Underseas.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Underseas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Underseas have?
Underseas by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Underseas in your own space before committing.
What colors match Underseas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Underseas are Cattails by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blueridge Fir by Valspar (a very close match), Garden Oasis by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Underseas'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 Underseas?
Underseas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Underseas's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.