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Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin1052 · #E1CFB5 · LRV 64

Sea Urchin reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1052 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE SEA URCHIN
RGB 225, 207, 181LRV 64

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameSea Urchin
SKU1052
Hex#E1CFB5
RGB225, 207, 181
HSL35°, 42%, 80%
LRV64
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin

At LRV 64, Sea Urchin is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Sea Urchin is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7575 · #E0D1B8 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 65
SW 9507 · #DDCFB9 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 64
SW 6134 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 63
SW 9119 · #DDD0B6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 64

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-AC-09 · #E2CEB3 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 64
PWN-66 · #E2D0B8 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 65
N270-2 · #DECFB5 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 63
MQ3-16 · #DFD1B4 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 65

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-22B · #E1CEB3 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 64
V178 · #E0CEB6 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 63.6
8004-18B · #E2CFB2 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 64
T566 · #E1CFB8 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 64

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1086-3 · #E1CEB2 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 63
PPG1087-4 · #E0CEB6 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 63
PPG12-26 · #E1CFB2 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 64
PPG1098-3 · #DECEB3 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 63

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.38
All neutral at Glidden →
20YY 63/149 · #E1CFB6 · ΔE 0.38 · LRV 63
PPG1086-3 · #E1CFB2 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 64
PPG1087-4 · #E0CEB7 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 63
PPG1098-3 · #DECFB3 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
316-1DB · #E3D2B6 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 66
216-1DB · #E4CEAC · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 64
320-1DB · #E0CFAD · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 64
312-2DB · #E5CDB6 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 64
HGSW 3197 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 63
HGSW 6134 · #E0CFB0 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 63
HGSW 3207 · #DDD0B6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 65
HGSW 9119 · #DDD0B6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 65

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC764 · #E0CFB5 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 59
DEC761 · #DDCDB3 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 58
DEC754 · #E2D0B9 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 60
DEC745 · #E5D0B0 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 61

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-167 · #E3D9C4 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 70
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 59

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9901 · #E1D0B8 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 65
NO. 2013 · #E2D5BC · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 67
NO. 226 · #DBCFBB · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 63
NO. 3 · #DBD4BF · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 66

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0287 · #E0CFB4 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 64
0258 · #E4D0B2 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 65
0167 · #E5D1B9 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 66
0301 · #E1D2B3 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 65

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0287 · #E0CDB1 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 62
0294 · #E2D0B0 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 63
H0105 · #DCCFB6 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 64
0301 · #E1D1B1 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 64

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Rodda →
CA115 · #E4CFB3 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 64
CA104 · #E3CDB1 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 63
CA097 · #DED0B9 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 64
CA136 · #E0D2B7 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 65

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-881 · #D9CEB2 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 62
C2-834 · #DDCEBE · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 63
C2-897 · #DCD3BB · ΔE 4 · LRV 65

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-20 · #E4D6C7 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 69

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All neutral at Portola Paints →
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 58
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 57

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.76
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 73
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Kompozit →
0287 · #E0CDB1 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 63
0174 · #E3D1BB · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 66
0294 · #E2D0B0 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 64
0301 · #E1D1B1 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 65

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Sea Urchin within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1059 · LRV 62
CSP-275 · LRV 64
1067 · LRV 62
1143 · LRV 63
1121 · LRV 62
958 · LRV 63

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E1CFB5 in HSL space. Pair Sea Urchin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E1CFB5 + #B5C7E1
TRIADIC
#E1CFB5 · #B5E1CF · #CFB5E1
ANALOGOUS
#E1B9B5 · #E1CFB5 · #DDE1B5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.52:1fail
Sample text on black
13.79:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sea Urchin 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 1052 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Urchin

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chopsticks (SW 7575), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Urchin without repainting risk. See the full Chopsticks swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Behr equivalent of Sea Urchin is Concord Buff (HDC-AC-09). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Behr is your counter, order Concord Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Concord Buff swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Valspar equivalent of Sea Urchin is Peasant Bread (8003-22B). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Valspar is your counter, order Peasant Bread and you'll get the same color. See the full Peasant Bread swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sea Urchin is Chalkware (PPG1087-4). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Chalkware and you'll get the same color. See the full Chalkware swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Glidden equivalent of Sea Urchin is Brazil Nut (20YY 63/149). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). If Glidden is your counter, order Brazil Nut and you'll get the same color. See the full Brazil Nut swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea Urchin

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sea Urchin is Tawny Bluff (312-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tawny Bluff swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Urchin

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sea Urchin is Pulpwood (HGSW 3207) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pulpwood swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sea Urchin is Inside Passage (DEC764). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 64). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Inside Passage and you'll get the same color. See the full Inside Passage swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Sea Urchin is Single Cream (NO. 9901). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Single Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Single Cream swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Sea Urchin is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sea Urchin is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 64). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Sea Urchin

Rodda's nearest match is Batter (CA115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Urchin without repainting risk. See the full Batter swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Sea Urchin

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sea Urchin. The nearest is Tusk (C2-897) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tusk swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Sea Urchin

At Clare, the closest color to Sea Urchin is Turbinado (PNT100-LT-21) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turbinado swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sea Urchin

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sea Urchin is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Sea Urchin

Backdrop has no exact twin of Sea Urchin. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Sea Urchin

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sea Urchin is Muslin Tint (0287). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). If Kompozit is your counter, order Muslin Tint and you'll get the same color. See the full Muslin Tint swatch →

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