Out To Sea
S450-7A · #245B61 · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Out To Sea9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Out To Sea, Really?
Out To Sea reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr S450-7A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Out To Sea
Out To Sea earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Out To Sea
At LRV 9, Out To Sea is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Out To Sea 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 S450-7A 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Dark Teal2053-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | ZephyrT604 · Valspar | 3.4 | 8.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · Glidden | 3.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Petrol Blue234-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Dance Teal DawnDEFD38 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.7 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Out To Sea 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 #245B61 in HSL space. Pair Out To Sea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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