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Benjamin Moore Sea Green CW-515

Sea Green

Benjamin Moore

CW-515

About Sea Green by Benjamin Moore

Sea Green CW-515 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 43% and hue near 92° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 43.3%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #a3b692

RGB: 163, 182, 146

Hue92°

Saturation20%

Lightness64%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sea Green from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sea Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sea Green CW-515 a warm or cool color?
Sea Green by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sea Green?
Sea Green sits in the green family. Its hue is about 92°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea Green?
Brightness is about 43%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 64%. Hue is close to 92°. The hex value is #a3b692. The RGB value is 163, 182, 146.
Is Sea Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea Green has brightness around 43%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sea Green?
You can match Sea Green with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sea Green work best in a home?
Sea Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sea Green compare to a pure white paint?
Sea Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sea Green in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sea Green in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sea Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sea Green. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.