Blue paint color
Ocean Abyss

A deep blue-green with rich color
Ocean Abyss is a deep blue-green. It makes a strong backdrop for walnut, cream fabrics, and warm metal accents.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Green
- Light reflectance
- 8 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Ocean Abyss changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
8 LRVA deep shade that absorbs much of the light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 42
- Green
- 86
- Blue
- 91
HSL
- Hue
- 186°
- Saturation
- 37%
- Lightness
- 26%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight brings out the blue-green color.
Cool or indirect light
It becomes deeper and can look nearly black.
Warm evening light
Warm bulbs bring the green side forward.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Ocean Abyss in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Deep teal walls contrast with the pale art and green sofa.

Dining room
Teal walls frame the round wood table and cream chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Teal cabinets work with white counters and timber stools.

Bedroom
Deep teal walls complement the cream bedding and rust throw.

Home office
Teal shelves surround the wood desk and green chair.

Bathroom
Teal walls contrast with the light wood vanity and white tile.
Exterior
See Ocean Abyss on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Teal siding works with stonework and the timber porch.

Front door
The teal plank door adds color within a pale stone surround.

Shutters & trim
Teal shutters stand out against the warm stone facade.

Fences & garden structures
Teal fencing sits behind a dark bench and leafy garden borders.

Stucco
Deep teal stucco contrasts with pale outdoor seating.

Garage door
The teal garage door adds a strong accent to the cream facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Ocean Abyss
White and warm gray
Colored walls with white trim and warm gray accents.
- Ocean AbyssMQ6-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Ultra Pure WhiteUPW · Trim & details
- Toasty GrayN320-2 · Accent color
Sand and charcoal
Warm beige and charcoal add contrast.
- Ocean AbyssMQ6-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Spanish SandOR-W07 · Trim & details
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Soft neutrals
Pair the color with pale gray and soft greige.
- Ocean AbyssMQ6-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Silver Drop790C-2 · Trim & details
- Sculptor ClayPPU5-08 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related blue and blue-green shades from Behr
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Frequently Asked Questions
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