Under the Sea
693 · #486055 · LRV 11 — cool green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Black Emerald1
- 2Essex Green6
- 3Under the Sea11
- 4Sage Green22
- 5Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Under the Sea, Really?
Under the Sea reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 693 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Under the Sea
Under the Sea works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Under the Sea
With an LRV of 11, Under the Sea is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Under the Sea are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 693 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | RainforestM440-7 · Behr | 1.4 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sherwood Forest8003-34G · Valspar | 4.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Dark Green VelvetPPG1136-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dark Green VelvetPPG1136-7 · Glidden | 2.8 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Pine HavenDE5713 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Regal LeafJG-72 · Magnolia Home | 3.8 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Under the Sea within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #486055 in HSL space. Pair Under the Sea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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