Ocean Abyss vs Cilantro
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Cilantro comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Cilantro to the green family. At LRV 14 vs 7, Cilantro will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against Cilantro's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.3, 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 Cilantro in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Cilantro in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cilantro gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cilantro gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Cilantro Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Cilantro 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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