Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Layers Of Ocean |
| SKU | S520-6 |
| Hex | #48769E |
| RGB | 72, 118, 158 |
| HSL | 208°, 37%, 45% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Layers Of Ocean
With an LRV of 17, Layers Of Ocean is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Layers Of Ocean works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Layers Of Ocean within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #48769E in HSL space. Pair Layers Of Ocean with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Layers Of Ocean Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Layers Of Ocean from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr S520-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Lupine (SW 6810) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lupine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Nile Blue (CSP-560) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nile Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Valspar, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Flattering Blue (T612) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.9 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flattering Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Layers Of Ocean. The nearest is Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Glidden, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Stormy Ridge (PPG1159-5) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Ridge swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Sapphire Waters (139-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sapphire Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Vital Blue (HGSW 1392) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vital Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Surf's Up (DET583) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Surf's Up swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Ultra Marine Blue (NO. W29) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ultra Marine Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Layers Of Ocean. The nearest is Honky Tonk Blue (0619) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Honky Tonk Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Zenith (0647), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Layers Of Ocean without repainting risk. See the full Zenith swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
At Clare, the closest color to Layers Of Ocean is Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Layers Of Ocean
Kompozit's nearest match is Zenith (0647), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Layers Of Ocean without repainting risk. See the full Zenith swatch →