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Benjamin Moore Under the Sea 693

Under the Sea

Benjamin Moore

693

About Under the Sea by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 10.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #486055

RGB: 72, 96, 85

Hue153°

Saturation14%

Lightness33%

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Under the Sea 693 a warm or cool color?
Under the Sea by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Under the Sea?
Under the Sea 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 Under the Sea?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 14%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 153°. The hex value is #486055. The RGB value is 72, 96, 85.
Is Under the Sea better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Under the Sea has brightness around 10%. 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 Under the Sea?
You can match Under the Sea 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 Under the Sea work best in a home?
Under the Sea 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 Under the Sea compare to a pure white paint?
Under the Sea is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Under the Sea in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Under the Sea

Benjamin Moore

693

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Under the Sea

Benjamin Moore

693

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Under the Sea

Benjamin Moore

693

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

BLACK SPRUCE

Glidden

PPG1137-7

Billiard Green

Sherwin Williams

SW0016

Secluded Woods

Behr

S420-7

Rainforest

Behr

M440-7