ColorplanBenjamin Moore Under the Sea (693) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Beverly (No.310) and Behr Vine Leaf (N400-7). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 10.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #486055 |
| RGB | 72, 96, 85 |
| HSL | 153°, 14%, 33% |
About Under the Sea
Under the Sea (693) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 10, Under the Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Under the 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 Lafayette Green (HC-135); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Under the Sea changes with the light
Under the 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
Under the Sea will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Under the 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 Under the Sea from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Under the Sea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Under the Sea in real homes
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Under the 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Basil (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Under the Sea questions
What undertone does Under the Sea have?
Under the Sea has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Under the Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Under the Sea a light or dark color?
Under the Sea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Under the 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 Under the Sea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Isle of Pines SW 6461 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Beverly No.310 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Under the Sea?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Under the Sea's undertone.
Where does Under the Sea work best?
Under the Sea works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Under the Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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