Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Open Seas |
| SKU | SW 6500 |
| Hex | #83AFBC |
| RGB | 131, 175, 188 |
| HSL | 194°, 30%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Open Seas
Open Seas sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Open Seas 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 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 teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Open Seas within Sherwin-Williams'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 #83AFBC in HSL space. Pair Open Seas 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.
Sherwin-Williams Open Seas Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Open Seas 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6500 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Open Seas
The closest Behr equivalent of Open Seas is Porcelain Blue (PMD-83). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Porcelain Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Porcelain Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Open Seas
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is New Born's Eyes (1663) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Born's Eyes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Open Seas
The closest Valspar equivalent of Open Seas is Sebastian Inlet (V104-3). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Sebastian Inlet and you'll get the same color. See the full Sebastian Inlet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Open Seas
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is Arabella (PPG1157-4) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arabella swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Open Seas
At Glidden, the closest color to Open Seas is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailing Sea Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Open Seas
Dutch Boy's nearest match is North Haven (334-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Open Seas without repainting risk. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Open Seas
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Open Seas is Open Seas (HGSW 2354). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Open Seas and you'll get the same color. See the full Open Seas swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Open Seas
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is More Water Please (DEFD55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Open Seas without repainting risk. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Open Seas
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Open Seas
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Open Seas is Yonder (NO. 9810) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Open Seas
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Open Seas
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is Virginia Morn (BD23) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Open Seas
Kompozit has no exact twin of Open Seas. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →