Ref. #005C7B · K-192
Sea of Midnight
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea of Midnight Technical Profile
What color is Sea of Midnight? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #005C7B. Colors similar to Sea of Midnight include Hirshfield's Job's Tears, MPC Electric Blue Met., Behr Deep Blue Sea. Sea of Midnight has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Sea of Midnight creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Sea of Midnight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sea of Midnight from other brands?
The closest matches are Job's Tears by Hirshfield's (#005B7A), Electric Blue Met. by MPC (#005B79), Deep Blue Sea by Behr (#105D7B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea of Midnight?
Sea of Midnight has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.