Seaside Blue vs Iron Ore

Seaside BlueBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 50.8Very different colors

Seaside Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Seaside Blue belongs to the blue family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 47 vs 6, Seaside Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 42-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Seaside Blue's blue character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 50.8, 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

Seaside Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2054-50
Hex#80C0CF
LRV47.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2054-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Seaside Blue vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seaside Blue on one side and Iron Ore 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 Seaside Blue comparisons

See how Seaside Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Seaside Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Seaside Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Seaside Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Seaside Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Seaside Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Seaside Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Seaside Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Seaside Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Seaside Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Seaside Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Seaside Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Seaside Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Seaside Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Seaside Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Seaside Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Seaside Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Seaside Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Seaside Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Seaside Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Seaside Blue reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Seaside Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Seaside Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Seaside Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Seaside Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Seaside Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Seaside Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Seaside Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Seaside Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Seaside Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Seaside Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Seaside Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Seaside Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Seaside Blue is the lighter choice