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Baby Seal Black

We've categorized Baby Seal Black as a genuinely dark Black because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 17 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#464A50

LRV

8.74

Light Reflectance Value
8.74
Dark
Tone
GroundingRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Baby Seal Black in Real Rooms

Baby Seal Black has a low LRV of 8.74 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, living room, misc and home office.

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Baby Seal Black adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets review

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets review

@elenacalabresestudio

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets color review

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets color review

@jmcrkitchens

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets color

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets color

@jmcrkitchens

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets photo

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets photo

@jmcrkitchens

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets

Baby Seal Black kitchen cabinets

@brettkarns

3 Bedroom Photos

Baby Seal Black creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Baby Seal Black kids bedroom

Baby Seal Black kids bedroom

@ktraweek

Baby Seal Black bedroom accent wall

Baby Seal Black bedroom accent wall

@sabrina_at_gianna

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bedroom

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bedroom

@rsuttonnyc

3 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Baby Seal Black has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bathroom vanity

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bathroom vanity

@ourcherryhillsfarmhouse

Baby Seal Black wall paint

Baby Seal Black wall paint

@wildsmith_design

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bathroom

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black bathroom

@mmdh.studio

4 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Baby Seal Black in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Baby Seal Black living room paint

Baby Seal Black living room paint

@woody_and_peanut

Baby Seal Black living room color

Baby Seal Black living room color

@woody_and_peanut

Baby Seal Black living room interior

Baby Seal Black living room interior

@jodienic0le

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black hallway

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black hallway

@michellecarano

1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Baby Seal Black adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Baby Seal Black painted cabinets

Baby Seal Black painted cabinets

@designsbychi

1 Home Office Photo

Baby Seal Black works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black home office

Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black home office

@differentdesignsgroup

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#464A50
RGB70, 74, 80
HSL216° 7% 29%
CMYK12 7 0 69
CIE LabL: 31.3 a: -0.2 b: -4.1
XYZX: 0.06 Y: 0.07 Z: 0.09