Ocean Depth Paint Color
Deep ocean blue, bold and confident. A blues shade in our curated wall-paint catalog, listed as #006994 with its RGB and HSL equivalents below.
#006994rgb(0, 105, 148)hsl(197, 100%, 29%)About Ocean Depth
Ocean Depth is a confident, mid-to-deep marine blue that balances calm and presence. It feels more contemporary than traditional navy and works as a feature wall in living rooms, a bedroom, or a home office where you want focus. Because it is saturated, it is happiest with plenty of white, natural light, and warm accents like tan leather or brass. It also makes a striking, crisp front door.
Working with blues
Blues are America's favorite paint family for a reason: they consistently test as calming, trustworthy, and universally liked. The range from powder to midnight covers both airy coastal cottages and formal dining rooms — the difference is depth and saturation.
Undertones
Sky and powder blues lean cyan-soft; cobalt leans vivid-electric; navy and denim lean gray-navy and muted.
Best rooms
Bedrooms (dusty blues aid sleep), bathrooms in pale blues, home offices in blue-gray, dining rooms in confident navy.
Pairing approach
Navy pairs with crisp white, camel, and brass; sky blue pairs with sandy beige and seafoam; cobalt wants mostly-white company.
Colors that pair with Ocean Depth
Coordinating neutrals keep Ocean Depth grounded, while its complementary hues make it read brighter by contrast. Tap any swatch for the full shade details.
Coordinating neutrals
Complementary accents
Ideas for using Ocean Depth at home
Living room
Use the color on a single feature wall behind the sofa and repeat it in small doses through cushions or a throw. Keep the other three walls a version of white so the room stays bright and the accent reads as deliberate.
Bedroom
Darker, cooler tones make a bedroom feel like a retreat; lighter, warmer tones keep it airy. Put the color behind the headboard, choose bedding in white or oatmeal, and add one metallic accent for a polished finish.
Kitchen
Instead of painting whole walls, try the color on lower cabinets or an island, leaving upper cabinets and the backsplash light. This keeps a small kitchen from feeling closed in while still delivering personality.
Bathroom
Powder rooms are the place to be bold — small spaces can carry a saturated color beautifully. In larger bathrooms, use the color on the vanity or an accent wall and keep the tile and fixtures simple.
Home office
Choose a muted or medium-value version so the color supports focus rather than competing with it. Put it behind your desk so it fills your field of view, and keep the rest of the space calm and uncluttered.
Dining room
This is the room where deep, saturated colors earn their keep — they flatter candlelight and make gatherings feel more intimate. Pair with warm wood and crisp white trim.
Entryway
First impressions matter: a rich or cheerful color on the entry wall, or on the front door, sets the mood for the whole home. Add a mirror and a warm light to make even a small hallway feel welcoming.
Hallway & stairs
Hallways are too often a forgotten beige. A medium-value color gives a narrow space personality without making it dark, and it's low-risk because you don't sit in it. Continue the same color up the stairwell for cohesion.
More shades to consider
Midnight Navy
BluesDeep navy, sophisticated and timeless
Sky Drift
BluesSoft sky blue, open and serene
Powder Blue
BluesPale, airy blue for relaxing spaces
Cobalt Coast
BluesVivid cobalt, makes a strong statement
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