Shimmering Sea
PPG's Shimmering Sea is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#2b526a
LRV
8.00
Shimmering Sea's Color Strip
Shimmering Sea is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1152 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 8, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 8), opening up a space where Shimmering Sea encloses it.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 8), opening up a space where Shimmering Sea encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Shimmering Sea is a dark, subdued, stormy blue with a navy undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent wall. Pair it with gold hardware and charcoal trim.