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Benjamin Moore Sea Life 2118-40

Sea Life

Benjamin Moore

2118-40

About Sea Life by Benjamin Moore

Sea Life 2118-40 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 20% and hue near 235° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 20.4%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #7b7c88

RGB: 123, 124, 136

Hue235°

Saturation5%

Lightness51%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sea Life 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 Life looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sea Life 2118-40 a warm or cool color?
Sea Life by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sea Life?
Sea Life sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 235°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea Life?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 5%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 51%. Hue is close to 235°. The hex value is #7b7c88. The RGB value is 123, 124, 136.
Is Sea Life better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea Life has brightness around 20%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Sea Life?
You can match Sea Life 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 Life work best in a home?
Sea Life 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 Life compare to a pure white paint?
Sea Life is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper 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 Life 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 Life 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 Life. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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