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Sea Foam

Benjamin Moore · 2123-60

The Analysis

Sea Foam is a high-LRV (84.78) colour, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light, effectively making small or dim rooms feel brighter and more open. It leans into a cool, crisp palette that clears out visual clutter, making a space feel larger and more airy.

This is an excellent choice for a main wall colour where you want a neutral that isn't stark white. It works best as a backdrop, providing enough tint to define the walls without overpowering the furniture or decor in the room.

LRV 85

History & Origin

While this colour fits modern design trends, its muted, soft quality draws from classic, early 20th-century palettes often found in coastal cottage architecture. It feels timeless rather than trendy, offering a fresh, light-filled aesthetic.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyWhite

How to Use It

It excels in bathrooms or bedrooms where you want a spa-like feel. Pair it with light oak or walnut wood tones to warm up the space, and use matte black hardware to provide a sharp, modern contrast against the softness of the green.

The Mood

Living with this shade is inherently restful and clean. Because it mimics the calming tones of water and sky, it creates a low-stimulus environment that feels organized rather than energizing or frantic.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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