Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Ocean Melody |
| SKU | 0499 |
| Hex | #7D999F |
| RGB | 125, 153, 159 |
| HSL | 191°, 15%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Ocean Melody
Ocean Melody sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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 Melody 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.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Ocean Melody within Hirshfield's'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 #7D999F in HSL space. Pair Ocean Melody 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.
Hirshfield's Ocean Melody Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ocean Melody 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 Hirshfield's 0499 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Melody
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ocean Melody is Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tranquil Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Tranquil Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Behr's nearest match is Lakeview (ECC-56-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Melody without repainting risk. See the full Lakeview swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Province Blue (2135-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Melody without repainting risk. See the full Province Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Valspar's nearest match is Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Melody without repainting risk. See the full Laid-Back Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Melody
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Melody without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Melody
At Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Melody is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ocean Melody. The nearest is Blue Laguna (432-5DB) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Melody
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ocean Melody is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ocean Melody. The nearest is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ocean Melody. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Stone Blue (NO. 86), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Melody without repainting risk. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ocean Melody
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ocean Melody is Nichols Beach (H048) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ocean Melody
At Rodda, the closest color to Ocean Melody is Whale Migration (R081) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ocean Melody
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Ocean Melody — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 6.27). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0499 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Clare has no exact twin of Ocean Melody. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Ocean Melody — the nearest deck color, Jules (JULES), is clearly different (ΔE 6). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0499 instead. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Ocean Melody — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.34). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0499 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ocean Melody — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0499 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ocean Melody
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ocean Melody — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 10.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0499 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ocean Melody
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ocean Melody is Ocean Melody (0499). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ocean Melody and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →