ColorplanBenjamin Moore North Sea Green (2053-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 13. 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 | 12.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #236D73 |
| RGB | 35, 109, 115 |
| HSL | 185°, 53%, 29% |
About North Sea Green
North Sea Green (2053-30) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 13, North Sea Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes North Sea Green 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. Next to Venezuelan Sea (2054-30), it's warmer.
How North Sea Green changes with the light
North Sea Green 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 Green 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 Green 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 Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
North Sea Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See North Sea Green in real homes
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North Sea Green 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 8.2
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 12.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
North Sea Green questions
What undertone does North Sea Green have?
North Sea Green has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes North Sea Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is North Sea Green a light or dark color?
North Sea Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, North Sea Green 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 Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). 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 Green?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share North Sea Green's undertone.
Where does North Sea Green work best?
North Sea Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, North Sea Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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