Limousine Leather vs Ocean Abyss

Limousine LeatherBehrvsOcean AbyssBehrΔE 17.5Distinct difference

Limousine Leather and Ocean Abyss come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Limousine Leather belongs to the grey family and Ocean Abyss to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 7 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Limousine Leather leans green, Ocean Abyss reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Limousine Leather vs Ocean Abyss in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Limousine Leather and Ocean Abyss in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Ocean Abyss brings more warmth to the space, while Limousine Leather keeps things cooler and crisper.

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss living room accent wall

@designed_by_shannon

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The temperature contrast between Ocean Abyss and Limousine Leather is what sets these apart most in this context.

Limousine LeatherBehr Limousine Leather dining room interior

@mrskansasmommy

Ocean AbyssBehr Ocean Abyss dining room interior

@savage_diy_mom

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Limousine Leather reads more restrained here, while Ocean Abyss adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Limousine LeatherBehr Limousine Leather bathroom color

@eightmulberry

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss bathroom paint review

@stephanie_crognalecroes

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Limousine Leather reads more restrained here, while Ocean Abyss adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss house exterior color

@rollingstoneflippinghomes

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Limousine Leather reads more restrained here, while Ocean Abyss adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Limousine LeatherBehr MQ5-5 kitchen cabinets color

@thejoyfulfox

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss kitchen cabinets

@elleirauol_lifeclt

Color Details

Limousine Leather
Behr · MQ5-5
Hex#3b3c3b
LRV5.2
BrandBehr
NumberMQ5-5
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Ocean Abyss
Behr · MQ6-01
Hex#2a565b
LRV7.1
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-01
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Limousine Leather vs Ocean Abyss Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Limousine Leather on one side and Ocean Abyss on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Limousine Leather comparisons

See how Limousine Leather stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Limousine Leather
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Limousine Leather
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Limousine Leather
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Limousine Leather
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Limousine Leather
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Limousine Leather
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Limousine Leather
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Limousine Leather
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Limousine Leather
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Limousine Leather
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Limousine Leather
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Limousine Leather
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Limousine Leather
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Limousine Leather
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Limousine Leather
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Limousine Leather
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Limousine Leather
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Limousine Leather
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane is the lighter choice

Senses
Limousine Leather
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Limousine Leather
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nearly identical in tone

Washed Linen
Limousine Leather
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Limousine Leather
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Limousine Leather
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Limousine Leather
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Limousine Leather
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Limousine Leather
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Limousine Leather
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Limousine Leather
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Limousine Leather
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter

Millstream
Limousine Leather
Millstream
Behr
Millstream
LRV 61

Millstream is the lighter choice