Seaside Resort
725 · #6FAAB4 · LRV 37 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Seaside Resort37
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Seaside Resort, Really?
Seaside Resort reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 725 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Seaside Resort
Seaside Resort is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Seaside Resort
Seaside Resort sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Most complaints about Seaside Resort 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 Benjamin Moore 725 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 | Reflecting PoolSW 6486 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Waterscape530F-5 · Behr | 2.6 | 36 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue Ridge Mist8002-41D · Valspar | 4.0 | 35 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Blue CalypsoPPG1235-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.4 | 33 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sea Of Turquoise90GG 37/212 · Glidden | 3.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | North Haven334-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.9 | 39 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Seaside Resort within Benjamin Moore'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 #6FAAB4 in HSL space. Pair Seaside Resort with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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