Pacific Ocean Blue
What Pacific Ocean Blue Actually Looks Like
Pacific Ocean Blue 2055-20 is a dark, rich teal that reads as a true deep ocean color. It sits firmly in the blue-green family, leaning neither too blue nor too green in most light. With an LRV just above 10, it is a genuinely dark color. In bright daylight it shows its full teal character. In low or artificial light it can deepen considerably, pulling toward a near-inky blue-green. This is not a color that tries to be subtle.
Pacific Ocean Blue Undertones
The color carries cool blue and green in roughly equal measure. In warm incandescent light the green can become slightly more visible. In cool north-facing or overcast light the blue asserts itself more strongly. There is no meaningful warm or yellow pull here. What you see is a clean, cool teal without gray muddying it.
Where Pacific Ocean Blue Works Best
Because of its low light reflectance, Pacific Ocean Blue works best where you want drama and enclosure rather than openness. It suits spaces where you are leaning into the depth intentionally: an accent wall, a moody dining room, a home office, a bathroom with good artificial lighting, or exterior trim and doors. It can feel oppressive on all four walls of a small room with limited natural light, so consider that before going all-in on a compact space.
Where to put Pacific Ocean Blue
A full dining room in Pacific Ocean Blue creates a cocooning, convivial mood. Use warm brass or aged bronze fixtures to counter the cool tone, and bring in natural linen or warm wood for the table and chairs to keep it from feeling cold.
In a bathroom this color pairs well with white subway tile and brushed nickel or gold hardware. The cool teal reads crisply against white. Keep the ceiling a bright white to offset the depth on the walls.
Pacific Ocean Blue is focused and cool, which suits a workspace. It reduces visual noise and gives the room a serious, settled feeling. Pair it with natural wood desk surfaces and plenty of task lighting.
On an exterior door, especially against a neutral gray, white, or tan body, this color is a confident, distinctive choice. It holds up well outdoors and reads as a sophisticated, non-generic alternative to navy.
What to Pair With Pacific Ocean Blue
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so pairing recommendations here are based on established color principles for deep teals.
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Colors that clash with Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue is a cool, saturated teal. Placed adjacent to warm orange or rust tones, the contrast can feel jarring rather than intentional because the temperatures are far apart and both colors are assertive.
A cool blue-gray floor can make Pacific Ocean Blue feel flat and one-dimensional because the undertones merge rather than contrast.
In a low-light room, cool chrome against this dark teal can feel stark and unwelcoming.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is 2055-20, the hex is #005F6F, and the LRV is 10.55, which confirms this is a genuinely dark color that will absorb a significant amount of light.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior formulas, so you can use it on walls, cabinetry, trim, or exterior surfaces.
With an LRV this low, yes, it will absorb light and make a space feel more enclosed. That is not always a problem. In a room where you want intimacy and drama, that is the whole point. In a small room where you need light, consider using it on one wall or reserving it for cabinets or trim instead.
Eggshell is a solid default for walls. It is easy to clean and does not reflect enough light to flatten the color. Satin works well on cabinetry or trim. Avoid flat in high-traffic areas because deep saturated colors in flat finish show marks easily.
Sherwin-Williams Oceanside SW 6496 is the most commonly cited cross-brand comparison. The two are close but not identical. Check a physical sample in your specific light before deciding.