Deep Lagoon by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #2B888D · DE5740

Deep Lagoon

20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Deep Lagoon DE5740 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2B888D, 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.

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Deep Lagoon Technical Profile

HEX Code#2B888D
RGB43, 136, 141
LRV20.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Deep Lagoon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Deep Lagoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Lagoon
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsGulfstream

Gulfstream

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Scuba

Kilz

Very similar

Fish Story

Valspar

Very similar

Turquoise Blue

RAL

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Aqua Marine

Vista Paint

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Blue Slushie

Behr

Very similar

Tropical Teal

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Atmosphere

Hirshfield's

Very similar

The Big Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Batik Green

PPG

Very similar

Vardo

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dream .05

Colorhouse

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Colors That Work With Deep Lagoon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Deep Lagoon

#2B888D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#50729B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Deep Lagoon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deep Lagoon

Complement

Haute Red

Deep Lagoon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Soft Moss

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Spring Juniper

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Admiral Blue

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Passionate Plum

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Deep Lagoon.

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Siren Song

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Palm Springs Splash

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Royal Palm

Dunn-Edwards · DE5726

#418D84

Mysterious Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DE5768

#3E7A85

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tropical Sea

Behr · HDC-MD-22

#00A69A

Tender Twilight

Behr · 570C-3

#BAE5F5

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Lagoon in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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