Placid Sea
There is more to Behr Placid Sea (P470-5) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 22.9 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#1cadbaLRV
22.93
Placid Sea in Rooms
Follow Placid Sea from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Bathroom Photos
Placid Sea (P470-5) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Bathroom tile and walls in Placid Sea evoke a spa-like tranquility.
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The bathroom features Placid Sea walls that brighten the space with cool tones.
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Painted bathroom walls in Placid Sea create a serene, coastal retreat.
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2 Front Door Photos
Viewed across 2 front door images in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Placid Sea (P470-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 22.9 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A front door in Placid Sea welcomes visitors with calm, inviting color.
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The entryway door painted Placid Sea sets a peaceful tone upon arrival.
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5 Living Room Photos
Placid Sea (P470-5) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Living room walls in Placid Sea provide an airy, light-filled backdrop.
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The fireplace wall in Placid Sea draws attention while maintaining visual calm.
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Color-blocked walls in Placid Sea add modern dimension without overwhelming the space.
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An accent wall in Placid Sea transforms the living room with subtle sophistication.
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An accent wall in Placid Sea draws focus above the living room sofa.
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4 Misc Photos
Placid Sea (P470-5) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Painted furniture in Placid Sea adds coastal charm to any bedroom.
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Built-in shelving transitions from white to Placid Sea for visual depth.
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A single accent wall in Placid Sea anchors this minimalist bedroom.
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Color-blocked walls pair crisp white with soft Placid Sea tones.
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Complementary Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Portuguese Dawn the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (23 vs 13) makes Placid Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Behr's Placid Sea. This serene blue-green hue, with its delicate balance of blue and green undertones, evokes a sense of calm and peace. Placid Sea is perfect for creating a soothing atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices. Whether you choose to paint an accent wall or all the walls in this color, Placid Sea will instantly uplift and refresh any space. 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