Deep Lagoon DE5740 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2B888D, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gulfstream from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #2B888D · DE5740
Deep Lagoon
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Lagoon Technical Profile
HEX Code#2B888D
RGB43, 136, 141
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Deep Lagoon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Lagoon
#2B888D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#50729B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Lagoon
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Lagoon Room Palettes
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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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Deep Lagoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Lagoon have?
Deep Lagoon by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Deep Lagoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Lagoon are Gulfstream by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Scuba by Kilz (a very close match), Fish Story by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep Lagoon'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 Deep Lagoon?
Deep Lagoon has a estimated lightness value of 20.0, 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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