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.
Ref. #2B888D · DE5740
Deep Lagoon
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Lagoon Technical Profile
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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
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Tropical Teal
Benjamin Moore
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Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
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The Big Blue
Dutch Boy
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Batik Green
PPG
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Vardo
Farrow & Ball
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Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Lagoon
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Deep Lagoon 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Deep Lagoon.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Lagoon's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.