Behr

Ocean Storm

MQ5-61

Ocean Storm is a deep blue teal with a stormy gray base. Reserve it for a bath vanity, office shelves, or an accent wall where a cooler dark color can anchor the room. Corners can turn nearly charcoal.

The shade needs good lighting because it can read almost charcoal in corners. Warm white trim keeps the edges clear. Brass or aged leather adds warmth. Avoid muddy beige nearby if the goal is a clean marine mood.

Color Codes

HEX
#3f677e
RGB Decimal
63, 103, 126
RGB Percent
24.7%, 40.4%, 49.4%
HSL
201.9, 33.3%, 37.1%
HSV
201.9, 50.0%, 49.4%
CMYK
50.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 50.6%
YIQ
93.7, -31.2, -1.3
XYZ
10.67, 12.26, 21.54
CIE Lab
41.63, -7.24, -17.18
CIE Luv
41.63, -18.01, -23.06
Hunter Lab
35.02, -5.21, -15.04
Decimal
4155262

Ocean Storm in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Ocean Storm under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Ocean Storm under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

37.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel