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Behr Gentle Sea

S470-2 · #B0C8D0 · LRV 55.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Blue Stream is a 99% match

Gentle Sea (S470-2) is a light blue from Behr with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 55.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (99% match).

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LRV

55.1 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

S470-2

HEX

#B0C8D0

RGB

176, 200, 208

HSL

195°, 25%, 75%

Family

Blues

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Gentle Sea FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Sea have?

Gentle Sea is a light blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gentle Sea?

Gentle Sea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Gentle Sea in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blue Stream (1668), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Billowy Breeze (SW 9055), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Take Five (HGSW6513), 97%; Valspar: Juliet Blue (M328), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Spruce (DE5772), 95%; PPG: Twinkle (PPG1154-4), 94%; Glidden: Twinkle (PPG1154-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gentle Sea?

The HEX code of Gentle Sea (S470-2) is #B0C8D0, RGB 176, 200, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.