Orioles vs Prophetic Sea paint color comparison

Orioles vs Prophetic Sea

OriolesBehrvsProphetic SeaBehrΔE 76.1 — Very different colors

Orioles and Prophetic Sea come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Orioles belongs to the beige-pink family and Prophetic Sea to the blue family. The 18-point LRV gap — 37 for Orioles vs 19 for Prophetic Sea — means Orioles will open up a space more effectively. Where Orioles leans red, Prophetic Sea reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 76.1 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

Orioles
Behr · P190-5
LRV36.6
BrandBehr
NumberP190-5
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Prophetic Sea
Behr · MQ6-34
LRV18.9
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-34
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Orioles vs Prophetic Sea Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orioles on one side and Prophetic Sea 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.