ColorplanBenjamin Moore Thousand Oceans (1645) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) and Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 16.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5E7480 |
| RGB | 94, 116, 128 |
| HSL | 201°, 15%, 44% |
About Thousand Oceans
Thousand Oceans (1645) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Thousand Oceans absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Thousand Oceans read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Philipsburg Blue (HC-159), it's darker.
How Thousand Oceans changes with the light
Thousand Oceans has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Thousand Oceans has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Thousand Oceans will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Thousand Oceans close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Thousand Oceans looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Thousand Oceans in real homes
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Thousand Oceans 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 2.3
Also close: Distance (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Thousand Oceans questions
What undertone does Thousand Oceans have?
Thousand Oceans has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Thousand Oceans read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Thousand Oceans a light or dark color?
Thousand Oceans has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Thousand Oceans absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Thousand Oceans in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Thousand Oceans?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Thousand Oceans's undertone.
Where does Thousand Oceans work best?
Thousand Oceans works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Thousand Oceans absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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