Ref. #B5BCAD · 8004-31D
What color is Seaside Fog? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #B5BCAD. Colors similar to Seaside Fog include Sherwin-Williams Hazel Gaze, Behr Camping Tent, Hirshfield's Historic Morning Dew. Seaside Fog has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Seaside Fog depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Hirshfield's
Vista Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kilz
PPG
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#B5BCAD
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other Valspar colors close to Seaside Fog.
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Seaside Fog's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.