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Benjamin Moore Sea View 836

Sea View

Benjamin Moore

836

About Sea View by Benjamin Moore

Sea View 836 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 54% and hue near 202° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 54%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #adc6d4

RGB: 173, 198, 212

Hue202°

Saturation31%

Lightness76%

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

Is Sea View 836 a warm or cool color?
Sea View 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 View?
Sea View sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 202°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea View?
Brightness is about 54%. Saturation is around 31%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 202°. The hex value is #adc6d4. The RGB value is 173, 198, 212.
Is Sea View better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea View has brightness around 54%. 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 View?
You can match Sea View 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 View work best in a home?
Sea View 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 View compare to a pure white paint?
Sea View 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 View 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 View 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 View. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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