Benjamin Moore

Sea Life

2118-40

Sea Life is a dark gray carrying a distinct purple undertone that separates it from standard neutral grays. At an LRV of 22.01, it absorbs a significant amount of light and reads as a deep, moody tone that requires adequate artificial or natural lighting to avoid appearing nearly black. The violet cast is subtle but visible next to pure grays.

It contrasts sharply with Chantilly Lace or White Dove for trim definition, and pairs with Iced Mauve and Silver Gray to extend its cool purple-gray range. Hale Navy offers an analogous dark accent without competing.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2118-40

Collection

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Sea Life 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 Sea Life under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

235°

Blue Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

22.0

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

#7B7C88

RGB Decimal

123, 124, 136

RGB Percent

48.2%, 48.6%, 53.3%

HSL

235.4, 5.2%, 50.8%

HSV

235.4, 9.6%, 53.3%

CMYK

9.6%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 46.7%

YIQ

125.1, -4.5, 3.5

XYZ

19.82, 20.40, 26.19

CIE Lab

52.29, 2.14, -6.63

CIE Luv

52.29, -1.23, -9.71

Hunter Lab

45.17, 1.74, -5.65

Decimal

8092808

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sea Life Great Grape Script Ink Coal Tipple

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sea Life Masterpiece Dolphin At Play Courteous

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sea Life Mountain Road Thunderous Dried Parsley

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sea Life Tropical Dusk Rock Gray Amorous

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