ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pale Sea Mist (2147-50) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 69.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDDCB1 |
| RGB | 221, 220, 177 |
| HSL | 59°, 39%, 78% |
About Pale Sea Mist
Pale Sea Mist (2147-50) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Pale Sea Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Sea Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Warren Acres (527); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pale Sea Mist changes with the light
Pale Sea Mist has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Pale Sea Mist's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pale Sea Mist will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Pale Sea Mist can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pale Sea Mist will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pale Sea Mist in real homes
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Pale Sea Mist 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 6.3
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pale Sea Mist questions
What undertone does Pale Sea Mist have?
Pale Sea Mist has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Sea Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pale Sea Mist a light or dark color?
Pale Sea Mist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Pale Sea Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pale Sea Mist in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Navajo White 22 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pale Sea Mist?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pale Sea Mist's undertone.
Where does Pale Sea Mist work best?
Pale Sea Mist works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 70, Pale Sea Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
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