Sea Green
What Sea Green Actually Looks Like
Sea Green CW-515 sits in that middle ground between sage and gray-green. It is neither bright nor dark, carrying enough green to read clearly as a color while the gray in it keeps things calm and unpretentious. In good natural light it shows a leafy, almost dusty quality. Pull the light away and it settles into a more neutral, muted tone that leans gray.
Sea Green Undertones
The RGB values tell a clear story: this color carries more green than blue or red, but the blue channel is close enough to the green that gray is always pulling at it. Expect a cool-leaning sage quality rather than anything warm or yellow. In north-facing rooms or under cooler artificial light it can read more gray than green.
Where Sea Green Works Best
Because its LRV lands in the mid-forties, this is not a light wall color and not a deep one either. It works well as a full-room color in spaces where you want a restful, nature-adjacent feel without committing to something dramatic. It also reads well on cabinetry or furniture where a muted earthy green adds character without dominating.
Where to put Sea Green
Used on all four walls in a living room with decent natural light, Sea Green CW-515 creates a grounded, quiet backdrop. Keep textiles in warm neutrals and natural fibers so the gray in the color does not push the space cold.
Its mid-tone depth and muted character make it genuinely restful in a bedroom. It will not feel cave-like unless the room is already starved of light, and it pairs naturally with linen bedding and warm wood furniture.
On lower cabinets paired with a warm white upper, this color earns its place. The gray softening means it will not fight with stainless appliances, and in a matte or eggshell finish it reads elegant without trying too hard.
A color that reads calm and slightly recessive is a good fit for a workspace. Sea Green CW-515 gives you enough visual interest to make the room feel considered without the energy that brighter greens bring.
What to Pair With Sea Green
No coordinating colors are listed for this color in our database. In general, Sea Green CW-515 pairs well with warm off-whites, soft taupes, raw linen, natural wood tones, and matte black hardware. Crisp cool whites can make it look washed out, so reach for something with a hint of warmth instead.
Colors that clash with Sea Green
Pairing Sea Green CW-515 with a stark cool white on trim or ceilings can make the color read drab and push its gray undertone forward in an unflattering way.
The blue-gray pull in this color can create an uneasy tension with purple-toned textiles or decor, making both colors look muddy.
Over a cold dark floor with no warm wood grain or rug to bridge the gap, this mid-tone wall color can make a room feel heavy and dim.
Common questions
Its LRV is 42.27, which puts it solidly in the mid-tone range. It will absorb a noticeable amount of light, so in smaller or darker rooms test a large sample first. In well-lit spaces it handles itself well.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on interior walls and on exterior trim or siding as well.
That depends on your light. In warm south or west light it leans noticeably green. In cool north light or under daylight-temperature bulbs, the gray in it comes forward and it can read closer to a warm gray-green. Paint a large sample and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Eggshell is a reliable choice for walls. It gives you easy cleaning without the flatness that hides depth in a mid-tone color like this. For cabinetry, a satin or semi-gloss will hold up better to daily contact.