Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | North Sea |
| SKU | 0625 |
| Hex | #8C9FB4 |
| RGB | 140, 159, 180 |
| HSL | 212°, 21%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Diamond Vogel North Sea
North Sea sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
North 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 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to North Sea within Diamond Vogel'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 #8C9FB4 in HSL space. Pair North Sea 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.
Diamond Vogel North Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching North 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 Diamond Vogel 0625 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Sea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of North Sea
The closest Behr equivalent of North Sea is China Silk (PPU15-10). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order China Silk and you'll get the same color. See the full China Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of North Sea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to North Sea is Denim Wash (838) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Denim Wash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of North Sea
Valspar has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is Blue Skylights (4006-3C) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Skylights swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of North Sea
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is Coast of Maine (PPG10-20) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coast of Maine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of North Sea
Glidden's nearest match is Enchanted Evening Blue (10BB 34/103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for North Sea without repainting risk. See the full Enchanted Evening Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of North Sea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to North Sea is Seabrook (338-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seabrook swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Sea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is By the Sea (HGSW 3344) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full By the Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of North Sea
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is Silver Skate (DE5801) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Skate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of North Sea
Hirshfield's's nearest match is North Sea (0625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for North Sea without repainting risk. See the full North Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of North Sea
C2 Paint has no exact twin of North Sea. The nearest is Bahamas (C2-748) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of North Sea
Kompozit's nearest match is North Sea (0625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for North Sea without repainting risk. See the full North Sea swatch →