Benjamin Moore

North Sea

CC-932

North Sea is a deep midnight blue from Benjamin Moore with distinctly cool undertones. At an LRV of 5.96, it absorbs nearly all ambient light, producing a dark, enveloping effect on walls and trim. This low reflectance makes it most practical in well-lit rooms or as an accent feature in bedrooms and libraries where a darker atmosphere is appropriate.

It contrasts sharply with White Dove or Simply White, which offset its depth. Van Deusen Blue and Gentleman's Gray offer analogous transitions, while Kendall Charcoal provides a near-neutral pairing that maintains the cool temperature throughout.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-932

Collection

Designer Classics

North Sea in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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North Sea in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore North Sea under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore North Sea under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

211°

Blue Family

Lightness

23%

Dark

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

6.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#2B3B4C
RGB Decimal
43, 59, 76
RGB Percent
16.9%, 23.1%, 29.8%
HSL
210.9, 27.7%, 23.3%
HSV
210.9, 43.4%, 29.8%
CMYK
43.4%, 22.4%, 0.0%, 70.2%
YIQ
56.2, -15.0, 1.9
XYZ
3.86, 4.16, 7.44
CIE Lab
24.20, -1.36, -12.44
CIE Luv
24.20, -7.37, -14.33
Hunter Lab
20.40, -0.83, -9.15
Decimal
2833228

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel