ColorplanBenjamin Moore North Sea (CC-932) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams In the Navy (SW 9178) and Behr Very Navy (M500-7). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 4.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #2B3B4C |
| RGB | 43, 59, 76 |
| HSL | 211°, 28%, 23% |
About North Sea
North Sea (CC-932) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 4, North Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes North Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Deep Royal (2061-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How North Sea changes with the light
North Sea is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
North Sea will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
North Sea will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps North Sea from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
North Sea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See North Sea in real homes
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North 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Naval (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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North Sea questions
What undertone does North Sea have?
North Sea has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes North Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is North Sea a light or dark color?
North Sea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, North Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to North Sea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: In the Navy SW 9178 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with North Sea?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share North Sea's undertone.
Where does North Sea work best?
North Sea works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, North Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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