Benjamin Moore Seashell / 926 / OC-120
| Official page: | Seashell OC-120 |
| Code: | OC-120 |
| 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.
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What are Benjamin Moore Seashell undertones?
Seashell has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#ECE9D8
RGB code:
236, 233, 216
Is Benjamin Moore Seashell OC-120 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 51°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL 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 expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Seashell
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Seashell:
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
Darker shades
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 Seashell with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.
LRV of Seashell
Seashell has an LRV of 79.82% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 79.82%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ECE9D8 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 236, 233, 216 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.55%, 91.37%, 84.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 51° Saturation: 8.47% Value: 92.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 34, 89) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.27 Yellow: 8.47 Key: 7.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 231.959 I: 7.251 Q: -4.656 | |
| XYZ | X: 76.123 Y: 81.069 Z: 76.585 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.162 a:-1.884 b:8.622 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.162 u:2.675 v:13.268 | |
| Decimal | 15526360 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.038, -6.654, 12.596 | |
Benjamin Moore OC-120 Seashell
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