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Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin 1052

Sea Urchin

Benjamin Moore

1052

About Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore

Sea Urchin 1052 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 64% and hue near 36° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 64%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e1cfb5

RGB: 225, 207, 181

Hue36°

Saturation42%

Lightness80%

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

Is Sea Urchin 1052 a warm or cool color?
Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sea Urchin?
Sea Urchin sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea Urchin?
Brightness is about 64%. Saturation is around 42%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 36°. The hex value is #e1cfb5. The RGB value is 225, 207, 181.
Is Sea Urchin better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea Urchin has brightness around 64%. 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 Urchin?
You can match Sea Urchin 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 Urchin work best in a home?
Sea Urchin 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 Urchin compare to a pure white paint?
Sea Urchin is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm 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 Urchin 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 Urchin 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 Urchin. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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