Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore's Under the Sea is a green shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its LRV of 10.5 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#486055LRV
10.54
Coordinating Colors
Aganthus Green reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.
Sebring White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.
Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 11, Halo is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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Manufacturer description
A stately dark green that sets a dramatic mood.