Oceanside
We've categorized Oceanside as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#015A6B
LRV
7.87
Oceanside's Color Strip
Oceanside is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 172 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Oceanside in Real Rooms
Oceanside has a low LRV of 7.87 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and front door.
4 Misc Photos
Note how Oceanside is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Shaker-style paneling painted in soft Oceanside creates layered depth.
@modernwainscoting
Hallway walls enveloped in soothing Oceanside evoke coastal tranquility.
@theredbrickhome
Dresser painted in serene Oceanside brings bedroom tranquility.
@eclecticowl
Board-and-batten walls in Oceanside add texture and coastal charm.
@hermannsfarmhouse
4 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Oceanside in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom vanity finished in calming Oceanside blue-green tone.
@daxlo.homes
Bathroom walls saturated in peaceful Oceanside establish spa-like sanctuary.
@champagnethursdays
Powder room painted in fresh Oceanside feels clean and sophisticated.
@urban_tree_house
Vanity cabinet in Oceanside provides a coastal accent point.
@urban_tree_house
3 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Oceanside really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls in Oceanside create a serene, spa-like retreat atmosphere.
@jameswarrengroup
Walls painted Oceanside establish a calming foundation for bedroom relaxation.
@bndecoraz
Bedroom interior in Oceanside evokes coastal tranquility throughout the sleeping space.
@bndecoraz
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Oceanside earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinets in Oceanside blend coastal charm with contemporary storage solutions.
@julianne.gillen
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Oceanside rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Front door stained Oceanside captures breezy, waterfront-inspired color for entry.
@ramblerrenovation
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 8, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 8, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 8, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Georgian Bay reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 29 vs 8, Coral Reef is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 8, Lei Flower is decisively the brighter choice.
Sumptuous Peach reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 8), opening up a space where Oceanside encloses it.
Raucous Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Intense Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.