Sea to Shining Sea vs Soft Fern

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Sea to Shining Sea belongs to the blue family and Soft Fern to the beige-greige family. At LRV 57 vs 44, Soft Fern will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sea to Shining Sea's blue character against Soft Fern's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sea to Shining Sea
Benjamin Moore · 789
Hex#6DB4DC
LRV43.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number789
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Soft Fern
Benjamin Moore · 2144-40
Hex#C8CAB2
LRV56.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2144-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sea to Shining Sea vs Soft Fern Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea to Shining Sea on one side and Soft Fern on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Sea to Shining Sea comparisons

See how Sea to Shining Sea stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sea to Shining Sea
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sea to Shining Sea
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sea to Shining Sea
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sea to Shining Sea
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sea to Shining Sea
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sea to Shining Sea
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sea to Shining Sea
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Sea to Shining Sea
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sea to Shining Sea
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Sea to Shining Sea
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sea to Shining Sea
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sea to Shining Sea
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sea to Shining Sea
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sea to Shining Sea
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Sea to Shining Sea
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sea to Shining Sea
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Sea to Shining Sea
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Sea to Shining Sea
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sea to Shining Sea
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Sea to Shining Sea
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sea to Shining Sea
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sea to Shining Sea
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sea to Shining Sea
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sea to Shining Sea
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sea to Shining Sea
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sea to Shining Sea
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sea to Shining Sea reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sea to Shining Sea
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sea to Shining Sea
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sea to Shining Sea
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sea to Shining Sea
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sea to Shining Sea is the lighter choice