North Sea Green 2053-30 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #246E74, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Treat from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #246E74 · 2053-30
North Sea Green
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
North Sea Green Technical Profile
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North Sea Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Sea Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorth Sea Green
Nearly identical
KilzTeal Treat
Teal Treat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peacock Plume
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Totally Teal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Teal Motif
Behr
Nearly identical
Caribbean Holiday
PPG
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Simplified Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Nile
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Time for Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Sea Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Sea Green
#246E74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#456186
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Sea Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Sea Green 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to North Sea Green.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
North Sea Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Sea Green have?
North Sea Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample North Sea Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Sea Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Sea Green are Teal Treat by Kilz (a near-identical match), Peacock Plume by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Teal Fury by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting North Sea Green'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 North Sea Green?
North Sea Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why North Sea Green's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.