Benjamin Moore Sea Wind / 1506 / Polar Frost / OC-139

What are Benjamin Moore Sea Wind undertones?

The undertone of Sea Wind can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Sea Wind OC-139 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 53° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-139 Sea Wind HSL code: 53, 23%, 85%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Sea Wind

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sea Wind:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

OC-139
Sea Wind

• OC-46
  Halo

  

• OC-138
  White Drifts

  

• OC-50
  November Rain

  

• CSP-125
  Ally's Earring

  

• OC-19
  Seapearl

  

Darker shades

OC-139
Sea Wind

• CSP-820
  Lichen Stone

  

• 1516
  Moon Shadow

  

• 2143-40
  Camouflage

  

• OC-32
  Tapestry Beige

  

• OC-43
  Overcast

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Sea Wind with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

OC-139
Sea Wind

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Sea Wind

Sea Wind has an LRV of 71.46% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E1DFCF
RGB Decimal	225, 223, 207
RGB Percent	88.24%, 87.45%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 53° Saturation: 8.0% Value: 88.24%
HSL	hsl(53, 23, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.89 Yellow: 8.0 Key: 11.76
YIQ	Y: 221.774 I: 6.333 Q: -4.556
XYZ	X: 68.699 Y: 73.288 Z: 69.542
CIE Lab	L:88.585 a:-2.079 b:8.083
CIE Luv	L:88.585 u:2.042 v:12.431
Decimal	14802895
Hunter Lab	85.609, -6.572, 11.764