Sea AC-17 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8C9591, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traffic Grey A from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C9591 · AC-17
Sea
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Technical Profile
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Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSea
Nearly identical
RALTraffic Grey A
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Nearly identical
Beguile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gustavian Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grayed Foundry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Evening Fog
Behr
Very similar
Gray Heron
PPG
Very similar
Singing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Umber Stone
Kilz
Very similar
Earl Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea
#8C9591
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ABAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea have?
Sea by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea are Traffic Grey A by RAL (a near-identical match), Beguile by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gustavian Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Sea?
Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.