Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sea Haze |
| SKU | 2137-50 |
| Hex | #B3B5AB |
| RGB | 179, 181, 171 |
| HSL | 72°, 6%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Sea Haze
Sea Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sea Haze is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sea Haze within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B3B5AB in HSL space. Pair Sea Haze with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Sea Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sea Haze from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2137-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Haze
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sensible Hue (SW 6198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Haze without repainting risk. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sea Haze
The closest Behr equivalent of Sea Haze is Heirloom Silver (PPU25-08). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Heirloom Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Heirloom Silver swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sea Haze
Valspar's nearest match is Silver Moss (T686), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.2 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Haze without repainting risk. See the full Silver Moss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Glidden, the closest color to Sea Haze is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea Haze
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sea Haze. The nearest is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Haze
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Haze without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea Haze
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Church Mouse (DET603), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Haze without repainting risk. See the full Church Mouse swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sea Haze is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sea Haze is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sea Haze is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sea Haze is Quincy Granite (H0143) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sea Haze
Rodda's nearest match is Feldspar (CA177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Haze without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sea Haze
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sea Haze is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sea Haze
Clare has no exact twin of Sea Haze. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sea Haze
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Sea Haze is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Aberdeen and you'll get the same color. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sea Haze
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sea Haze is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →