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Benjamin Moore San Francisco Bay

802 · #79A7C5 · LRV 35.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Serene Sea is a 98% match

San Francisco Bay (802) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 35.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Serene Sea (98% match).

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LRV

35.7 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

802

HEX

#79A7C5

RGB

121, 167, 197

HSL

204°, 40%, 62%

Family

Blues

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San Francisco Bay FAQ

What is the LRV of San Francisco Bay?

San Francisco Bay has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to San Francisco Bay in other brands?

PPG: Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), 98%; Glidden: Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering River (DE5850), 95%; Behr: Mirror Lake (M520-4), 94%; Valspar: Blue Eyes (4007-8A), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (SW 6801), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (HGSW6801), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 80%. 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 San Francisco Bay?

The HEX code of San Francisco Bay (802) is #79A7C5, RGB 121, 167, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.