Sea Life 2118-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7C7D89, LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Tint from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C7D89 · 2118-40
Sea Life
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Sea Life in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Life 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 Life
Very similar
Vista PaintSlate Tint
Slate Tint
Vista Paint
Very similar
Evening Shadow
PPG
Very similar
Old Amethyst
Behr
Very similar
Seattle Haze
Valspar
Very similar
Warrior
Kilz
Very similar
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Wisteria
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Special Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Life in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Life from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Life are Slate Tint by Vista Paint (a very close match), Evening Shadow by PPG (a very close match), Old Amethyst by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sea Life'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 Life?
Sea Life has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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 Sea Life's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.