Ref. #7C7D89 · 2118-40
Sea Life
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sea Life Technical Profile
What color is Sea Life? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7C7D89. Colors similar to Sea Life include MPC Blue And Grey, MPC In The Twilight, Vista Paint Slate Tint. Sea Life has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Sea Life creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Sea Life pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sea Life
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Life
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Life
#7C7D89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Life
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Life 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 Life.
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 Life — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Life have?
Sea Life by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Sea Life from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue And Grey by MPC (#797B89), In The Twilight by MPC (#797884), Slate Tint by Vista Paint (#797E8A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Life?
Sea Life has an LRV of 20.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Life's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.