Silent Sea C-514 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #262627, LRV 2 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Signal Black from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #262627 · C-514
Silent Sea
2%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silent Sea Technical Profile
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Silent Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silent 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 PaintSilent Sea
Nearly identical
RALSignal Black
Signal Black
RAL
Nearly identical
Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Onyx
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
True Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tomcat
Valspar
Very similar
Black
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blackout
Behr
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Onyx Black
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Sea
#262627
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#40334D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent 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 Silent Sea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silent Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Sea have?
Silent Sea by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silent Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silent Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Sea are Signal Black by RAL (a near-identical match), Silent Sea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Onyx by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silent 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 Silent Sea?
Silent Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 1.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silent Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.