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.
Ref. #A2C5D0 · 7417
Gift of the Sea
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gift of the Sea Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Gift 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
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 Gift of the Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.