Benjamin Moore Seashell OC-120
| Official color page: | Seashell OC-120 |
| Color code: | OC-120 |
| Color name: | Seashell |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Seashell?
Benjamin Moore's OC-120 Seashell is a serene and versatile off-white color that lends a subtle sophistication to any space. This soft hue exudes a calming effect, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, living rooms, or kitchen cabinets. Pair Seashell with warm earth tones like HC-81 Manchester Tan or cool blues such as HC-143 Wythe Blue for a harmonious color palette. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, OC-120 Seashell brings a timeless elegance to interior decor that is both inviting and adaptable to various design styles.
What are Benjamin Moore Seashell undertones?
Yellow is Benjamin Moore Seashell undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#ECE9D8
RGB code:
236, 233, 216
Is Benjamin Moore Seashell OC-120 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 51° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
OC-120 Seashell HSL code: 51, 34%, 89%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Seashell:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore OC-120 Seashell
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Seashell OC-120 vs Olivetint 519
We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.
LRV: 79.82%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 78.72%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
Seashell OC-120 vs Parish White CW-15
Two gorgeous paint colors, but which one is right for you? Our comparison has got you covered.
LRV: 79.82%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 81.09%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm