Marine Aqua 2052-20 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #0B5B53, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opal Green from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0B5B53 · 2052-20
Marine Aqua
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marine Aqua Technical Profile
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Marine Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marine Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMarine Aqua
Nearly identical
RALOpal Green
Opal Green
RAL
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evergreen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empress Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Cape Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Forest Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Moonlit Pool
Behr
Very similar
Arizona Stone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Northern Hemisphere
Valspar
Very similar
Evergreen Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Argyll
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marine Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marine Aqua
#0B5B53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#295471
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marine Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marine Aqua Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Marine Aqua.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marine Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marine Aqua have?
Marine Aqua by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Marine Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marine Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marine Aqua are Opal Green by RAL (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evergreen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empress Teal by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marine Aqua's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Marine Aqua?
Marine Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Marine Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.