Sea Haze
Often used for its versatile qualities, Sea Haze 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 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#B3B5AB
LRV
45.36
Sea Haze in Real Rooms
Sea Haze has a medium-high LRV of 45.36 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, bedroom and misc.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Sea Haze brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Vanity walls painted Sea Haze create a spa-like retreat.
@mhi.painting
8 Living Room Photos
Sea Haze works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Fireplace accent wall in Sea Haze anchors the living room.
@livandgracerestored_
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Sea Haze rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom walls in Sea Haze promote restful tranquility.
@leah.orr.home
1 Misc Photo
See how Sea Haze is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Painted walls create a cohesive, soothing environment.
@crousecrewinteriors
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 45 vs 13, Sea Haze is decisively the brighter choice.
Sea Haze reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 7), opening up a space where Downpour Blue encloses it.
Sea Haze reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 26), opening up a space where Copley Gray encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (49 vs 45) makes Gray Horse the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 45 vs 9, Sea Haze is decisively the brighter choice.
Iced Lavender reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 45), opening up a space where Sea Haze encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (55 vs 45) makes North Cascades the marginally brighter of the two.
Sea Haze reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (45 vs 40) makes Sea Haze the marginally brighter of the two.
Sea Haze reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 13), opening up a space where Darkest Grape encloses it.
Sea Haze reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 8), opening up a space where Blackberry Wine encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Stonington Gray reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 45), opening up a space where Sea Haze encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (49 vs 45) makes Gray Horse the marginally brighter of the two.
Silver Song reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Sea Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 45 vs 32, Sea Haze is decisively the brighter choice.