Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Ocean City Blue |
| SKU | 718 |
| Hex | #97B2B7 |
| RGB | 151, 178, 183 |
| HSL | 189°, 18%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue
Ocean City Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ocean City Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Ocean City Blue within Benjamin Moore'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 #97B2B7 in HSL space. Pair Ocean City Blue 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.
Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ocean City Blue 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 Benjamin Moore 718 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ocean City Blue is Aqua-Sphere (SW 7613) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua-Sphere swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Behr's nearest match is Supernova (N510-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean City Blue without repainting risk. See the full Supernova swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Ocean City Blue is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Windswept Clouds and you'll get the same color. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean City Blue without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean City Blue without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Stream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ocean City Blue is Master Matt (335-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Master Matt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ocean City Blue is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Powder Mill (DET566), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean City Blue without repainting risk. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Ocean City Blue is Wonder Land (0498). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wonder Land and you'll get the same color. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Ocean City Blue is Bulfinch Blue (H0043). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bulfinch Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Cadeau (C2-718) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cadeau swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Ocean City Blue. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ocean City Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ocean City Blue is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →