Sea of Midnight 7437 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #005C7B, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Job's Tears from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #005C7B · 7437
Sea of Midnight
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea of Midnight Technical Profile
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Sea of Midnight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea of Midnight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSea of Midnight
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sJob's Tears
Job's Tears
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Blue Sea
Behr
Nearly identical
Adriatic Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chintz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Velvet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ribbon Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bermuda Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jamaican Dream
PPG
Very similar
Harborside
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea of Midnight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea of Midnight
#005C7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#233D8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea of Midnight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea of Midnight 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 Sea of Midnight.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea of Midnight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea of Midnight have?
Sea of Midnight 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 Sea of Midnight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea of Midnight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea of Midnight are Job's Tears by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Blue Sea by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Edge by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea of Midnight'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 Sea of Midnight?
Sea of Midnight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Sea of Midnight's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.