Venezuelan Sea 2054-30 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #016C77, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carnival Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #016C77 · 2054-30
Venezuelan Sea
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Venezuelan Sea Technical Profile
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Venezuelan Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Venezuelan Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreVenezuelan Sea
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCarnival Night
Carnival Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vintage Teal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caribbean Holiday
PPG
Nearly identical
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Nile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teal Motif
Behr
Very similar
Teal Treat
Kilz
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Venezuelan Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Venezuelan Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venezuelan Sea are Carnival Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Vintage Teal by Valspar (a near-identical match), Teal Fury by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Venezuelan Sea'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 Venezuelan Sea?
Venezuelan Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, 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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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.