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A match of Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter is a muted medium-deep taupe-brown with a warm, slightly yellowed cast and a gray undertone. With low chroma and an LRV around 20, it reads as an earthy neutral rather than a clean brown, and the color can shift a little depending on sheen and substrate.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful for vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving hardware, railings, mailboxes, and other small parts that need a restrained brown-gray finish. It also fits trim pieces, fixture covers, and removable components made from metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces where a coordinated match matters more than a decorative color change.

Because the color is fairly deep, the base surface and film build can affect how even it looks. Lighter or uneven substrates may need proper priming and more than one coat, and gloss level can make the warm undertone or surface texture more noticeable. A smooth surface and consistent spray application help the color read uniformly.

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About Benjamin Moore Paints

Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Benjamin Moore™ CO-50 Sea Otter *

How do I choose a finish for CO-50 Sea Otter by Benjamin Moore when ordering a MyPerfectColor match?

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. For CO-50 Sea Otter, a flatter finish will usually hide small surface flaws better, while a glossier finish will wipe down more easily and make the matched color read a little deeper and more reflective.

For Benjamin Moore colors, MyPerfectColor is supplying a custom match to the selected color reference, not Benjamin Moore's original house paint line. If you are coating trim details, hardware, vents, or other small parts, custom spray paint is often the most practical format. Pick the finish that best fits the item and the amount of wear it will see.

How much CO-50 Sea Otter by Benjamin Moore spray paint do I need for my project?

Coverage depends on the size of the part, its texture, how well it is prepared, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or highly detailed surfaces.

If you are painting CO-50 Sea Otter on a vent, railing, pipe, hardware piece, or other awkward item, plan for extra material because edges and cutouts increase spray loss. If the surface is dark, uneven, or needs more than one coat for uniform color, order more than the bare minimum so you do not run short.

Can CO-50 Sea Otter by Benjamin Moore be ordered as custom spray paint for vents, hardware, or pipes?

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to CO-50 Sea Otter is useful for small parts, trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories where brushing is awkward or inefficient. It is also a practical option for removable components that need to coordinate with a known paint color.

For Benjamin Moore colors like CO-50 Sea Otter, MyPerfectColor does not offer interior or exterior house paint product options in this collection. If your project is a small part or a non-traditional surface, the spray format is usually the most direct way to apply the matched color.

Why can CO-50 Sea Otter by Benjamin Moore look different after it is applied?

Even when the match is correct, CO-50 Sea Otter can read differently after application because lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces all affect appearance. The same matched color may look a little deeper, flatter, or more reflective depending on where the part is installed.

CO-50 Sea Otter has an LRV of 20.09, so it is relatively dark and can shift in appearance more noticeably in low light or at higher gloss levels. If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface or in a location with changing light, review it in the actual setting before you commit to the full project.

How long does CO-50 Sea Otter custom spray paint take to dry, recoat, and cure?

Spray paint is typically dry to the touch within minutes, should be recoated in one to two hours, and reaches full cure in about two weeks. Those are different milestones, so do not treat dry-to-touch as fully ready for hard use.

For CO-50 Sea Otter, schedule the work around the part's real handling needs. If the item will be installed, stacked, or handled often, give it enough time to reach full cure before putting it into service.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter?
The RGB values for Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter are 132, 123, 109 and the HEX code is #847B6D. The LRV for Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter is 20.09. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What is spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter made of? And how much area will one can cover?

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

Is Benjamin Moore Paint used to make Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter?

No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.

Can I buy Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter locally?
You would have to ask around locally. MyPerfectColor can make and ship the Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter in a variety of paint types, but we are not able to comment on what other suppliers can provide. MyPerfectColor is not just working off a formula in a database - we compare every batch against the original color to verify the color accuracy. MyPerfectColor has extensive color matching capabilities and more than ten times the number of pigments available to a typical paint store.
How do I convert Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Benjamin Moore CO-50 Sea Otter in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.