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Sea Urchin
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Urchin Technical Profile
What color is Sea Urchin? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E2D0B6. Colors similar to Sea Urchin include Dunn-Edwards Inside Passage, Valspar Peasant Bread, Sherwin-Williams Irish Cream. Sea Urchin has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Sea Urchin sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sea Urchin
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Inside Passage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peasant Bread
Valspar
Nearly identical
Irish Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Brittle
PPG
Nearly identical
Concord Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Muslin Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Maple Pecan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Urchin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Urchin
#E2D0B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Urchin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Urchin 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 Urchin.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Urchin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Urchin have?
Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sea Urchin from other brands?
The closest matches are Inside Passage by Dunn-Edwards (#E0CFB5), Peasant Bread by Valspar (#E1CEB3), Irish Cream by Sherwin-Williams (#E3D2B8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Urchin?
Sea Urchin has an LRV of 62.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Urchin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.