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Ocean Boulevard

Behr · PPU13-10

The Analysis

Ocean Boulevard is a balanced blue-green that keeps a room feeling open and bright without being stark. With an LRV of 53.37, it reflects a moderate amount of light, making it a great choice for preventing a space from feeling cave-like while adding more personality than a standard white.

It works best as a main wall color in functional living spaces or bedrooms. It provides enough saturation to act as a design feature, but remains neutral enough to not overpower your furniture.

LRV 53

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, fresh shade that leans into contemporary palettes. It lacks the heavy, moody characteristics of traditional heritage colors, favoring a clean, updated look.

Undertonecool
FamilyGreen

How to Use It

This shade excels in bathrooms or bedrooms; pair it with light oak wood tones to lean into the nature-inspired vibe. Use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast, or polished nickel for a classic, crisp finish.

The Mood

This color is inherently restful and cooling, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to wind down. Because it sits between blue and green, it feels cleaner and more grounded than a pure, primary blue.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

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  • New-Age Green

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  • Aspiring Blue

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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