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Under the Sea

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Under the Sea remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#486055

LRV

10.54

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Light Reflectance Value
10.54
Dark
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Aganthus Green
Under the Sea
Aganthus Green vs Under the Sea
Aganthus Green
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Aganthus Green
472 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

Aganthus Green reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.

Sebring White
Under the Sea
Sebring White vs Under the Sea
Sebring White
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Sebring White
OC-137 · LRV 79
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

Sebring White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.

Swiss Coffee
Under the Sea
Swiss Coffee vs Under the Sea
Swiss Coffee
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee
OC-45 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 11), opening up a space where Under the Sea encloses it.

Halo
Under the Sea
Halo vs Under the Sea
Halo
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Halo
OC-46 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

At LRV 72 vs 11, Halo is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Tarrytown Green
Under the Sea
Tarrytown Green vs Under the Sea
Tarrytown Green
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Tarrytown Green
HC-134 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Garden Cucumber
Under the Sea
Garden Cucumber vs Under the Sea
Garden Cucumber
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Garden Cucumber
644 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Crisp Romaine
Under the Sea
Crisp Romaine vs Under the Sea
Crisp Romaine
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Crisp Romaine
686 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Calico Blue
Under the Sea
Calico Blue vs Under the Sea
Calico Blue
Under the Sea
Benjamin Moore
Calico Blue
707 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Under the Sea
693 · LRV 11

With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#486055
RGB72, 96, 85
HSL153° 14% 33%
CMYK25 0 11 62
CIE LabL: 38.5 a: -11.6 b: 3.4
XYZX: 0.09 Y: 0.10 Z: 0.10