Gift of the Sea by Vista Paint paint color
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Gift of the Sea

52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Gift of the Sea 7417 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A2C5D0, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neptune's Castle from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gift of the Sea Technical Profile

HEX Code#A2C5D0
RGB162, 197, 208
LRV52.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Gift of the Sea in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gift 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 PaintGift of the Sea
Nearly identical
ValsparNeptune's Castle

Neptune's Castle

Valspar

Nearly identical

Alluring Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Splishy Splash

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rest Assured

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Daydream

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Tropical Lagoon

PPG

Very similar

Hawaiian Ocean

Kilz

Very similar

Frozen Tundra

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Soft Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gift of the Sea

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gift of the Sea

#A2C5D0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gift 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

Base

Alluring Blue

Complement

Damask Dunes

Gift of the Sea Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Plateau

Pop

Jolly Holly

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Flirty Fran

Pop

Wild Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Wine Country

Pop

Best of the Bunch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gift of the Sea — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gift of the Sea have?
Gift of the Sea by Vista Paint 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 Gift of the Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gift of the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gift of the Sea are Neptune's Castle by Valspar (a near-identical match), High Noon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alluring Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gift 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 Gift of the Sea?
Gift of the Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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