Ocean Abyss vs Monterey White

Ocean AbyssBehrvsMonterey WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 60.9Very different colors

Ocean Abyss (Behr) and Monterey White (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Monterey White to the beige-white family. The 68-point LRV gap — 75 for Monterey White vs 7 for Ocean Abyss — means Monterey White will open up a space more effectively. Where Ocean Abyss leans blue, Monterey White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ocean Abyss
Behr · MQ6-01
Hex#2a565b
LRV7.1
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-01
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Monterey White
Benjamin Moore · HC-27
Hex#E9E5D0
LRV75.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-27
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ocean Abyss vs Monterey White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Monterey White 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 Ocean Abyss comparisons

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

White Dove
Ocean Abyss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ocean Abyss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ocean Abyss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Ocean Abyss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Ocean Abyss
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Ocean Abyss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ocean Abyss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ocean Abyss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ocean Abyss
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ocean Abyss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ocean Abyss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Ocean Abyss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Ocean Abyss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Ocean Abyss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Ocean Abyss
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Ocean Abyss
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ocean Abyss
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ocean Abyss
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Ocean Abyss
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ocean Abyss
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ocean Abyss reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Ocean Abyss
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ocean Abyss
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Ocean Abyss
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Ocean Abyss
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ocean Abyss
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Ocean Abyss
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ocean Abyss
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ocean Abyss
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ocean Abyss
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter

Millstream
Ocean Abyss
Millstream
Behr
Millstream
LRV 61

Millstream is the lighter choice