Prophetic Sea
PPG Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. An LRV of 26 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#818b9cLRV
26.00
Prophetic Sea's Color Strip
Prophetic Sea is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blue Beard and Blue Zephyr. The strip spans from Calla Lily at the lightest end to Admiralty at the deepest. Strip PPG1042 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Prophetic Sea in Rooms
Follow Prophetic Sea from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
These 1 bathroom image show how Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Prophetic Sea — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Viewed across 1 front door image in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 26 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
classy front door featuring Prophetic Sea by PPG
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1 Patio Photo
Viewed across 1 patio image in an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 26 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
contemporary patio featuring Prophetic Sea by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) can change noticeably under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Prophetic Sea — industrial kitchen
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1 Bedroom Photo
The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.
A cozy bedroom painted in Prophetic Sea
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1 Dining Room Photo
Viewed across 1 dining room image in a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 26 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Prophetic Sea paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A scandinavian living room painted in Prophetic Sea
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1 Home Office Photo
Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) brings its blue character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. An LRV of 26 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Prophetic Sea in a unique home office
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1 House Photo
1 house image trace Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) through the façade’s movement through sun, shade and season. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Prophetic Sea color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
Viewed across 1 mudroom image in a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 26 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Prophetic Sea paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 26), opening up a space where Prophetic Sea encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 76 vs 26, Oatmeal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 88 vs 26, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
Prophetic Sea is a saturated, neutral, concord blue-purple with a plum undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent in a study. Pair it with light grayed walls and golden wood tones in furniture.