Ocean Air
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Ocean Air (2123-50) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 21 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#D3E1E1
LRV
71.84
Ocean Air in Real Rooms
Ocean Air has a high LRV of 71.84 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, kitchen and misc.
6 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Ocean Air has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air bathroom photo
@johnrowan_the_painter
8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Ocean Air on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
BM Ocean Air kitchen cabinets color
@seansymington
3 Bedroom Photos
To use Ocean Air in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air bedroom color review
@orangeyoutempted
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air bedroom picture
@4wingfraulein
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air bedroom interior
@4wingfraulein
1 Kitchen Photo
Ocean Air is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air kitchen interior
@mjdesignsvirginiabeach
3 Misc Photos
These examples of Ocean Air in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Benjamin Moore 2123-50 paint color
@justinwilsonpainting
Benjamin Moore Ocean Air paint review
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Benjamin Moore Ocean Air wall paint review
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