Sea Kelp 390D-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBCC72, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beeswax .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DBCC72 · 390D-5
Sea Kelp
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Kelp Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBCC72
RGB219, 204, 114
Estimated LRV57.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sea Kelp
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Kelp
#DBCC72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Kelp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Kelp Room Palettes
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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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Sea Kelp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Kelp have?
Sea Kelp by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Sea Kelp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Kelp are Beeswax .04 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Australian Outlook by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea Kelp'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 Sea Kelp?
Sea Kelp has a estimated lightness value of 57.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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