ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pacific Ocean Blue (2055-20) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Oceanside (SW 6496). For trim, try Sweet Bluette (813).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 9.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #005F6F |
| RGB | 0, 95, 111 |
| HSL | 189°, 100%, 22% |
About Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue (2055-20) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 9, Pacific Ocean Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Pacific Ocean Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Bermuda Turquoise (728), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Pacific Ocean Blue changes with the light
Pacific Ocean Blue is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Pacific Ocean Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pacific Ocean Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Pacific Ocean Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Pacific Ocean Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Pacific Ocean Blue in real homes
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Pacific Ocean Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Seaworthy (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.6
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pacific Ocean Blue questions
What undertone does Pacific Ocean Blue have?
Pacific Ocean Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Pacific Ocean Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Pacific Ocean Blue a light or dark color?
Pacific Ocean Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Pacific Ocean Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pacific Ocean Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (closest available, ΔE 12.6); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pacific Ocean Blue?
Try Sweet Bluette (813) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pacific Ocean Blue's undertone.
Where does Pacific Ocean Blue work best?
Pacific Ocean Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Pacific Ocean Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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