Oceanside
SW 6496 · #015A6B · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Oceanside8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Oceanside, Really?
Oceanside reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6496 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Oceanside
Oceanside earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Oceanside
At LRV 8, Oceanside is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Oceanside 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6496 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | GalapagosT16-04 · Behr | 2.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pacific Ocean Blue2055-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Deep Atlantic8002-40G · Valspar | 1.9 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Petrol Blue234-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Oceanside BlueHGSW 2331 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Under The StarsJG-82 · Magnolia Home | 4.4 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Oceanside within Sherwin-Williams'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 #015A6B in HSL space. Pair Oceanside with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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