Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Ocean Storms |
| SKU | 0506 |
| Hex | #70818E |
| RGB | 112, 129, 142 |
| HSL | 206°, 12%, 50% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Hirshfield's Ocean Storms
With an LRV of 23, Ocean Storms is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ocean Storms works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Ocean Storms 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 #70818E in HSL space. Pair Ocean Storms 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 Storms Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ocean Storms 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 0506 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Storms
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ocean Storms. The nearest is Blustery Sky (SW 9140) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Behr, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-04) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Atlantic Shoreline swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ocean Storms
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bachelor Blue (1629), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storms without repainting risk. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Valspar, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Window Screen (4004-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20.7 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Window Screen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Artifact (PPG10-16) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artifact swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Artifact (PPG10-16) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artifact swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ocean Storms is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Storms
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ocean Storms. The nearest is Nordic Bleu (HGSW 3323) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nordic Bleu swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ocean Storms
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Ocean Storms is Mica Creek (DE5823). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mica Creek and you'll get the same color. See the full Mica Creek swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ocean Storms
At Rodda, the closest color to Ocean Storms is Duende (R098) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duende swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ocean Storms
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ocean Storms. The nearest is Smoking Jacket (C2-984) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ocean Storms
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ocean Storms is Ocean Storms (0506). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ocean Storms and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →