Essence of the Sea 7475 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D0E7E4, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ash Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D0E7E4 · 7475
Essence of the Sea
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Essence of the Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0E7E4
RGB208, 231, 228
Estimated LRV76.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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#CEE6E2
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#D6EAE8
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Sea Breath
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#CBE6E5
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Sea Glass
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#D1E5E4
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Ice Blue
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#D6ECEB
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#D6E9E4
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Open Air
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Colors That Work With Essence of the Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essence of the Sea
#D0E7E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essence of the Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essence of the Sea 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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Essence of the Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essence of the Sea have?
Essence of the Sea by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Essence of the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essence of the Sea are Ash Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Sky Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Light Drizzle by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Essence of the Sea'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 Essence of the Sea?
Essence of the Sea has a estimated lightness value of 76.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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