Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Under the Sea |
| SKU | 693 |
| Hex | #486055 |
| RGB | 72, 96, 85 |
| HSL | 153°, 14%, 33% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore 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.
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. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe 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.
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.
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 Under the Sea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Under the Sea 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 693 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Under the Sea
Behr's nearest match is Equilibrium (T18-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Under the Sea without repainting risk. See the full Equilibrium swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Under the Sea
Valspar has no exact twin of Under the Sea. The nearest is Sherwood Forest (8003-34G) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sherwood Forest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Under the Sea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Under the Sea is Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Green Velvet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Under the Sea
At Glidden, the closest color to Under the Sea is Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Green Velvet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Under the Sea
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pine Haven (DE5713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Under the Sea without repainting risk. See the full Pine Haven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Under the Sea
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Under the Sea. The nearest is Regal Leaf (JG-72) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Regal Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Under the Sea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Under the Sea. The nearest is Beverly (NO. 310) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beverly swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Under the Sea
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Under the Sea is Plateau (0704) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plateau swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Under the Sea
At Rodda, the closest color to Under the Sea is Trillion (R060) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trillion swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Under the Sea
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Under the Sea is Rainforest Green (391445) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Under the Sea
At Kompozit, the closest color to Under the Sea is Plateau (0704) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plateau swatch →