ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baltic Sea (CSP-680) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 20.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #56858C |
| RGB | 86, 133, 140 |
| HSL | 188°, 24%, 44% |
About Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea (CSP-680) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 21, Baltic Sea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Baltic Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Mayo Teal (CW-570), it's cooler.
How Baltic Sea changes with the light
Baltic Sea 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
Baltic Sea has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Baltic Sea 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 Baltic Sea close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Baltic Sea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Baltic Sea in real homes
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Baltic Sea 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
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baltic Sea questions
What undertone does Baltic Sea have?
Baltic Sea has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Baltic Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Baltic Sea a light or dark color?
Baltic Sea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Baltic Sea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Baltic Sea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baltic Sea?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baltic Sea's undertone.
Where does Baltic Sea work best?
Baltic Sea works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 21, Baltic Sea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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