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Sea Haze

Benjamin Moore · 2137-50

The Analysis

Sea Haze is a muted green-grey that balances light and shadow. With an LRV of 45.57, it sits right in the middle range, meaning it won’t bounce a ton of light around like a white paint, but it won’t make a room feel like a cave either.

It functions best as a sophisticated main wall colour or a calm backdrop. It’s subtle enough to act as a neutral, allowing your furniture and artwork to stand out without the paint colour competing for attention.

LRV 46

History & Origin

This is a versatile, modern shade that fits well with contemporary design. It avoids the dated look of heavy greens from the past, instead leaning into the current preference for grey-based, organic tones.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It pairs exceptionally well with warm wood tones like white oak or walnut to soften its grey edge. Use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast, or unlacquered brass if you want to lean into a more organic, traditional feel.

The Mood

This colour is inherently restful and grounded. Because of its neutral, earthy undertones, it feels professional and composed rather than high-energy, making it a great choice for areas where you want to reduce visual clutter.

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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