Ref. #016C77 · 2054-30
Venezuelan Sea
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Venezuelan Sea Technical Profile
What color is Venezuelan Sea? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #016C77. Colors similar to Venezuelan Sea include Dunn-Edwards Carnival Night, Valspar Vintage Teal, Dunn-Edwards Teal Fury. Venezuelan Sea has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Venezuelan Sea creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Venezuelan Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Venezuelan Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Venezuelan Sea
#016C77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#234C88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Venezuelan Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Venezuelan Sea 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 Venezuelan Sea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Venezuelan Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Venezuelan Sea have?
Venezuelan Sea by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Venezuelan Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Carnival Night by Dunn-Edwards (#006E7A), Vintage Teal by Valspar (#0D6B74), Teal Fury by Dunn-Edwards (#1A6C76). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Venezuelan Sea?
Venezuelan Sea has an LRV of 14.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Venezuelan Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.