Nature's Reflection vs Ocean Abyss

Nature's ReflectionBehrvsOcean AbyssBehrΔE 51.2Very different colors

Nature's Reflection and Ocean Abyss come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Nature's Reflection belongs to the green family and Ocean Abyss to the blue family. The 55-point LRV gap — 62 for Nature's Reflection vs 7 for Ocean Abyss — means Nature's Reflection will open up a space more effectively. Where Nature's Reflection leans green, Ocean Abyss reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Nature's Reflection vs Ocean Abyss in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing Nature's Reflection 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. Nature's Reflection reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection living room interior

Visualization

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss living room accent wall

@designed_by_shannon

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Nature's Reflection returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection bedroom

Visualization

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss bedroom paint review

@finn.omalley.author

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Nature's Reflection returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection kitchen painted backsplash

Visualization

Ocean AbyssBehr Ocean Abyss kitchen paint

@mrsjdarg

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. Nature's Reflection returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection bathroom

Visualization

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. Nature's Reflection returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection victorian house interior

Visualization

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. Nature's Reflection returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Nature's ReflectionBehr Nature'S Reflection kitchen cabinets

Visualization

Ocean AbyssOcean Abyss kitchen cabinets

@elleirauol_lifeclt

Color Details

Nature's Reflection
Behr · N430-2
Hex#c5d4cd
LRV62.1
BrandBehr
NumberN430-2
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Ocean Abyss
Behr · MQ6-01
Hex#2a565b
LRV7.1
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-01
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Nature's Reflection vs Ocean Abyss Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nature's Reflection 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 Nature's Reflection comparisons

See how Nature's Reflection stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Nature's Reflection
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Nature's Reflection
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Nature's Reflection
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Nature's Reflection
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nature's Reflection reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Nature's Reflection
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Nature's Reflection
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nature's Reflection reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Nature's Reflection
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Nature's Reflection
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Nature's Reflection
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nature's Reflection reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Nature's Reflection
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Nature's Reflection
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Nature's Reflection
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Nature's Reflection
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Nature's Reflection
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Black grey
Nature's Reflection
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Piazza
Nature's Reflection
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Nature's Reflection
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nature's Reflection reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Nature's Reflection
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Senses
Nature's Reflection
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nature's Reflection reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Nature's Reflection
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Nature's Reflection
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nature's Reflection reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Nature's Reflection
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Nature's Reflection
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Nature's Reflection
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nature's Reflection reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Nature's Reflection
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Nature's Reflection
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Nature's Reflection
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Nature's Reflection
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Nature's Reflection
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nature's Reflection is the lighter choice

Millstream
Nature's Reflection
Millstream
Behr
Millstream
LRV 61

Nearly identical in tone