Ocean Abyss vs Ocean Swell
Both are Behr colors. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Ocean Swell to the blue-grey family. At LRV 19 vs 7, Ocean Swell will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Ocean Swell in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Ocean Swell 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Ocean Swell returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Ocean Swell reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Ocean Swell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Ocean Swell on the other.
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.
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