ColorplanOceanside
SW 6496 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 8 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Oceanside (SW 6496) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pacific Ocean Blue (2055-20). For trim, try Topsail (SW 6217).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 8.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #015A6B |
| RGB | 1, 90, 107 |
| HSL | 190°, 98%, 21% |
About Oceanside
Oceanside (SW 6496) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Sherwin-Williams that leans green. With an LRV of 8, Oceanside absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Oceanside 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 Moscow Midnight (SW 9142), it's lighter and cooler.
How Oceanside changes with the light
Oceanside 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
Oceanside will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Oceanside 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 Oceanside from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Oceanside looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Oceanside in real homes
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Oceanside 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Galapagos Turquoise (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Oceanside questions
What undertone does Oceanside have?
Oceanside has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Oceanside read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Oceanside a light or dark color?
Oceanside has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Oceanside absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Oceanside in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pacific Ocean Blue 2055-20 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 12.0); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 11.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oceanside?
Try Topsail (SW 6217) on trim and Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Oceanside's undertone.
Where does Oceanside work best?
Oceanside works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Oceanside absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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