Benjamin Moore Sea Life 2118-40
| Official page: | Sea Life 2118-40 |
| Code: | 2118-40 |
| Name: | Sea Life |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sea Life?
Benjamin Moore Sea Life 2118-40 is a serene and calming shade reminiscent of the ocean. This soft blue-green tone brings a refreshing coastal vibe to any space. Sea Life pairs beautifully with crisp whites and sandy neutrals to create a tranquil and airy feel. For a more sophisticated look, combine Sea Life with deep navy blues or rich earthy tones like terracotta. Whether used in a beach-inspired living room or a peaceful bedroom retreat, Sea Life adds a touch of sophistication and serenity to any interior.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sea Life undertones?
The undertone of Sea Life can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#7B7F89
RGB code:
123, 127, 137
Is Benjamin Moore Sea Life 2118-40 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 223° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2118-40 Sea Life HSL code: 223, 6%, 51%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Sea Life
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sea Life:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Life with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 43, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.
LRV of Sea Life
Sea Life has an LRV of 21.38% and refers to Medium 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 21.38%, 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 | #7b7f89 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 123, 127, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 48.24%, 49.80%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 223° Saturation: 10.22% Value: 53.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 6, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.22 Magenta: 7.3 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 46.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 126.944 I: -5.597 Q: 2.266 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.272 Y: 21.196 Z: 26.683 | |
| CIE Lab | L:53.163 a:0.62 b:-5.911 | |
| CIE Luv | L:53.163 u:-2.744 v:-8.467 | |
| Decimal | 8093577 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.039, -1.97, -2.136 | |
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