Under the Sea 693 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #496156, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Haven from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #496156 · 693
Under the Sea
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Under the Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#496156
RGB73, 97, 86
Estimated LRV10.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Pine Haven
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#486358
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Equilibrium
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#486159
Close digital match
Woodland Fern
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#446158
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Colors That Work With Under the Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Under the Sea
#496156
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#588385
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Under the Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Under the Sea 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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Under the Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Under the Sea have?
Under the Sea by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Under the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Under the Sea are Pine Haven by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Equilibrium by Behr (a close digital match), Woodland Fern by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Under the Sea'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 Under the Sea?
Under the Sea has a estimated lightness value of 10.6, 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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