Ref. #DBCC72 · 390D-5
Sea Kelp
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Kelp Technical Profile
What color is Sea Kelp? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DBCC72. Colors similar to Sea Kelp include Colorhouse Beeswax .04, Benjamin Moore Golden Delicious, Vista Paint Australian Outlook. Sea Kelp has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Sea Kelp sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sea Kelp reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sea Kelp
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Kelp
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
Pure 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
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sea Kelp.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Kelp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Kelp have?
Sea Kelp by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sea Kelp from other brands?
The closest matches are Beeswax .04 by Colorhouse (#E0CD74), Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore (#DACE7B), Australian Outlook by Vista Paint (#E0D27D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Kelp?
Sea Kelp has an LRV of 57.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Kelp's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.