ColorplanBenjamin Moore Arctic Seal (CSP-15) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 14.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6C6B6D |
| RGB | 108, 107, 109 |
| HSL | 270°, 1%, 42% |
About Arctic Seal
Arctic Seal (CSP-15) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 15, Arctic Seal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Arctic Seal stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Overcoat (CC-544); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Arctic Seal changes with the light
Arctic Seal has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Arctic Seal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Arctic Seal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Arctic Seal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Arctic Seal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Arctic Seal in real homes
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Arctic Seal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Arctic Seal questions
What undertone does Arctic Seal have?
Arctic Seal is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Arctic Seal stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Arctic Seal a light or dark color?
Arctic Seal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Arctic Seal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Arctic Seal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Arctic Seal?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Arctic Seal's undertone.
Where does Arctic Seal work best?
Arctic Seal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Arctic Seal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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