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Sea Star

Sea Star is a versatile Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#889E9E

LRV

32.99

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Light Reflectance Value
32.99
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Sea Star in Real Rooms

Sea Star has a medium LRV of 32.99 — 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 bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house and misc.

1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Sea Star holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Benjamin Moore Sea Star bathroom paint

Bathroom walls in Sea Star feel fresh and spa-like.

@mhi.painting

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Sea Star on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Benjamin Moore Sea Star Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry in Sea Star provides clean, modern appeal.

@foxtailpainting

1 House Photo

When choosing Sea Star for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Benjamin Moore Sea Star House Exterior

House exterior in Sea Star welcomes visitors with coastal charm.

@kristanmullane

4 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Sea Star 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.

Benjamin Moore 2123-30 ceiling paint

Ceiling painted in Sea Star brightens the room with subtle, airy appeal.

@harmonyhaus

Benjamin Moore Sea Star ceiling paint

Overhead surfaces finished in Sea Star add a delicate touch to the space.

@harmonyhaus

2123-30 Paint

Wall painted Sea Star creates a soft, serene atmosphere throughout the room.

@ahn.gim

Wall Paint

Room surfaces in Sea Star provide a gentle, calming visual foundation.

@ahn.gim

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Color Codes

HEX#889E9E
RGB136, 158, 158
HSL180° 10% 58%
CMYK14 0 0 38
CIE LabL: 63.5 a: -7.7 b: -2.6
XYZX: 0.29 Y: 0.32 Z: 0.37