Ref. #A2C5D0 · K-180
Gift of the Sea
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gift of the Sea Technical Profile
What color is Gift of the Sea? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A2C5D0. Colors similar to Gift of the Sea include Valspar Neptune's Castle, Valspar High Noon, Sherwin-Williams Rest Assured. Gift of the Sea has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Gift of the Sea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Gift of the Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Vista Paint colors close to Gift of the Sea.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Gift of the Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Neptune's Castle by Valspar (#A2C9D6), High Noon by Valspar (#A6C5CD), Rest Assured by Sherwin-Williams (#9BBFC9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gift of the Sea?
Gift of the Sea has an LRV of 52.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.