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Benjamin Moore Sea Pine AC-17

Sea Pine

Benjamin Moore

AC-17

About Sea Pine by Benjamin Moore

Sea Pine AC-17 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 29% and hue near 153° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 28.7%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #8b9490

RGB: 139, 148, 144

Hue153°

Saturation4%

Lightness56%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Sea Pine AC-17 a warm or cool color?
Sea Pine 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 Pine?
Sea Pine sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 153°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea Pine?
Brightness is about 29%. Saturation is around 4%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 56%. Hue is close to 153°. The hex value is #8b9490. The RGB value is 139, 148, 144.
Is Sea Pine better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea Pine has brightness around 29%. 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 Pine?
You can match Sea Pine 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 Pine work best in a home?
Sea Pine 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 Pine compare to a pure white paint?
Sea Pine 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 Pine 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 Pine 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 Pine. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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