Sea Life 2118-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7C7D89, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #7C7D89 · 2118-40
Sea Life
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sea Life Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C7D89
RGB124, 125, 137
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Sea Life
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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