Deep Ocean DEA135 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2A4B5F, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Outerspace from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #2A4B5F · DEA135
Deep Ocean
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Ocean Technical Profile
HEX Code#2A4B5F
RGB42, 75, 95
Estimated LRV6.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Deep Ocean
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Ocean
#2A4B5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#484E74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Ocean
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Ocean 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 Ocean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Ocean have?
Deep Ocean 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 Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Ocean are Outerspace by Behr (a very close match), Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Midnight Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep Ocean'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 Ocean?
Deep Ocean has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, 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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