Essence of the Sea 7475 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D0E7E4, 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.
Ref. #D0E7E4 · 7475
Essence of the Sea
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Essence of the Sea Technical Profile
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Essence of the Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essence of the Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEssence of the Sea
Nearly identical
BehrAsh Blue
Ash Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Plateau
PPG
Nearly identical
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Breath
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Glass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ice Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Open Air
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essence of the Sea
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Essence of the Sea.
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essence of the Sea in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Sky Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Light Drizzle by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Essence of the Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.