Sea Star 2123-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #899F9F, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Life'S Whirlwind from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #899F9F · 2123-30
Sea Star
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Star Technical Profile
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Sea Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Star 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 Star
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLife'S Whirlwind
Life'S Whirlwind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Ashes
Behr
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aqua Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Café Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Mythical Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Star
#899F9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Star 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 Star.
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 Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Star have?
Sea Star by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Star are Life'S Whirlwind by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cool Ashes by Behr (a near-identical match), Delft by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Star'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 Star?
Sea Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.6, 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 Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.