ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sea Urchin (CC-370) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 64.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1CFB5 |
| RGB | 225, 207, 181 |
| HSL | 35°, 42%, 80% |
About Sea Urchin
Sea Urchin (CC-370) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 64, Sea Urchin has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sea Urchin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Moccasin (CC-430); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sea Urchin changes with the light
Sea Urchin 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
Sea Urchin's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sea Urchin 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 Sea Urchin can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sea Urchin will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sea Urchin in real homes
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Sea Urchin 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
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Ivoire (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Spanish Sand (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Sea Urchin questions
What undertone does Sea Urchin have?
Sea Urchin has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sea Urchin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sea Urchin a light or dark color?
Sea Urchin has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Sea Urchin has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sea Urchin in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softer Tan SW 6141 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sea Urchin?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sea Urchin's undertone.
Where does Sea Urchin work best?
Sea Urchin works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 64, Sea Urchin has visible color without darkening a room much.
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