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Benjamin Moore Sea to Shining Sea789 · #6DB4DC · LRV 44

Sea to Shining Sea reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 789 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE SEA TO SHINING SEA
RGB 109, 180, 220LRV 44

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameSea to Shining Sea
SKU789
Hex#6DB4DC
RGB109, 180, 220
HSL202°, 61%, 65%
LRV44
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Benjamin Moore Sea to Shining Sea

Sea to Shining Sea sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Sea to Shining Sea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6801 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 42
SW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 39

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All blue at Behr →
MQ4-27 · #7FB9E6 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 45
S520-4 · #80AFCD · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 40
M530-4 · #7BB2E2 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 42
560D-5 · #69B2CC · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 39

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All blue at Valspar →
8001-42D · #68B6E0 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 42
V034-2 · #68B6E0 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 41.7
V071-3 · #74B5DA · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 41.9
V070-4 · #72B7D9 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 42.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1240-4 · #6BB3E0 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 41
PPG1239-4 · #67A9D2 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 36
PPG1238-4 · #7EB6CF · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 42

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1240-4 · #6AB4E0 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 41
86BG 43/321 · #69B4E3 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 43
50BG 41/312 · #59B3D4 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.57
All blue at Dutch Boy →
137-5DB · #76BBDD · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 45
HGSW 1374 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 42
HGSW 6801 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 42
HGSW 1364 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 39
HGSW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5843 · #66B2E4 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 37
DE5836 · #55B4DE · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.14
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0660 · #5DB5D5 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 40

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All blue at Hirshfield's →
H0053 · #64B0DC · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 38
0660 · #4BB2D5 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.37
All blue at C2 Paint →
BD22 · #8BBCDA · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.87
All blue at Kompozit →
0660 · #4BB2D5 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 38

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Sea to Shining Sea within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2065-50 · LRV 46
2064-50 · LRV 44
2061-50 · LRV 44
2066-50 · LRV 44
781 · LRV 47
788 · LRV 47

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #6DB4DC in HSL space. Pair Sea to Shining Sea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#6DB4DC + #DC956D
TRIADIC
#6DB4DC · #DC6DB4 · #B4DC6D
ANALOGOUS
#6DDCCD · #6DB4DC · #6D7CDC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.28:1fail
Sample text on black
9.21:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Sea to Shining Sea Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sea to Shining Sea 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 789 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sea to Shining Sea. The nearest is Flyway (SW 6794) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flyway swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

Behr has no exact twin of Sea to Shining Sea. The nearest is Washed Denim (M530-4) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Washed Denim swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

The closest Valspar equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea is BFF Blue (8001-42D). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order BFF Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full BFF Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sea to Shining Sea without repainting risk. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

The closest Glidden equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Xavier Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sea to Shining Sea is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Day swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sea to Shining Sea. The nearest is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sea to Shining Sea is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sea to Shining Sea. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Robin's Egg (H0053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sea to Shining Sea without repainting risk. See the full Robin's Egg swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Sea to Shining Sea

Kompozit has no exact twin of Sea to Shining Sea. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →

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