Dark Sea ECC-33-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C5560, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dutch Licorice from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4C5560 · ECC-33-3
Dark Sea
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C5560
RGB76, 85, 96
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#4B535B
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Colors That Work With Dark Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Sea
#4C5560
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B5986
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Sea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Sea have?
Dark Sea by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Sea are Dutch Licorice by Valspar (a close digital match), Gotham Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), Thunderstorm by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Sea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Sea?
Dark Sea has a estimated lightness value of 8.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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