ColorplanBenjamin Moore Seacliff Heights (688) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Watery (SW 6478), Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green (No.236) and Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21). For trim, try Chalk White (2126-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 58.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BACDC8 |
| RGB | 186, 205, 200 |
| HSL | 164°, 16%, 77% |
About Seacliff Heights
Seacliff Heights (688) is a mid-tone, soft green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 58, Seacliff Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Seacliff Heights read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Heavenly Blue (709); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Seacliff Heights changes with the light
Seacliff Heights 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
Seacliff Heights has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Seacliff Heights 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 Seacliff Heights close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Seacliff Heights looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Seacliff Heights in real homes
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Seacliff Heights 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 1.8
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Green Blue (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Seacliff Heights questions
What undertone does Seacliff Heights have?
Seacliff Heights has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Seacliff Heights read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Seacliff Heights a light or dark color?
Seacliff Heights has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Seacliff Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Seacliff Heights in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Teresa's Green No.236 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Breezeway MQ3-21 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Seacliff Heights?
Try Chalk White (2126-70) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Seacliff Heights's undertone.
Where does Seacliff Heights work best?
Seacliff Heights works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 58, Seacliff Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
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