Ocean Swell vs Grey Splendor

Ocean SwellBehrvsGrey SplendorDuluxΔE 4.2Noticeable difference

Ocean Swell is a Behr color while Grey Splendor comes from Dulux. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 19 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ocean Swell's blue character against Grey Splendor's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Swell
Behr · PPU25-19
Hex#727c7e
LRV19.4
BrandBehr
NumberPPU25-19
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Grey Splendor
Dulux · 30BB 21/056
Hex#737B84
LRV21.0
BrandDulux
Number30BB 21/056
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Ocean Swell vs Grey Splendor Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Swell on one side and Grey Splendor 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 Swell comparisons

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

White Dove
Ocean Swell
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ocean Swell
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Ocean Swell reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Ocean Swell
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ocean Swell
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ocean Swell
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ocean Swell
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ocean Swell
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ocean Swell reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Ocean Swell
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Ocean Swell
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ocean Swell reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Ocean Swell
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Ocean Swell
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ocean Swell reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Ocean Swell
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ocean Swell
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ocean Swell
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Ocean Swell
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Ocean Swell
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ocean Swell reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Ocean Swell
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Ocean Swell
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Ocean Swell
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ocean Swell reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Ocean Swell
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ocean Swell
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ocean Swell
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ocean Swell
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ocean Swell reads slightly lighter