Baltic Sea
Often used for its versatile qualities, Baltic Sea remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#56858C
LRV
22.20
Baltic Sea in Real Rooms
Baltic Sea has a medium LRV of 22.2 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.
4 Living Room Photos
Choosing Baltic Sea for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls in Baltic Sea create a sophisticated, serene retreat.
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Painted walls Baltic Sea deepen the room's contemplative atmosphere.
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Living room walls in Baltic Sea evoke coastal tranquility indoors.
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Walls finished in Baltic Sea establish a moody, restful environment.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 22, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 22, Lost Locket is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 22, Barely There is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 55 vs 22, Revere Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Baltic Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 22), opening up a space where Baltic Sea encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 22, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Baltic Sea reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Baltic Sea reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 8), opening up a space where Brownstone encloses it.
Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 42 vs 22, Ocean City Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Majestic Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Bracken Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 16) makes Baltic Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Baltic Sea reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Miramichi encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 9, Baltic Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Baltic Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Baltic Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.