Ocean Storm
MQ5-61 · #3E6A83 · LRV 13 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Anchors Aweigh3
- 2Hale Navy8
- 3Ocean Storm13
- 4Charcoal Blue19
- 5Resolute Blue40
What Color Is Ocean Storm, Really?
Ocean Storm reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr MQ5-61 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ocean Storm
Ocean Storm 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.
How Lighting Changes Ocean Storm
With an LRV of 13, Ocean Storm 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.
Most complaints about Ocean Storm are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr MQ5-61 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Santorini BlueSW 7607 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bellbottom BluesCSP-655 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 15 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Cottage by the SeaV069-5 · Valspar | 2.6 | 13.3 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rain Shower Blue236-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.7 | 14 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Eames for BlueDET564 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.4 | 14 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | SuperiorJG-163 · Magnolia Home | 2.9 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Ocean Storm within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3E6A83 in HSL space. Pair Ocean Storm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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