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Marina

35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Marina DE5857 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #65A5D5, LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nova Scotia Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Marina Technical Profile

HEX Code#65A5D5
RGB101, 165, 213
LRV34.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Marina in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsMarina
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNova Scotia Blue

Nova Scotia Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Acapulco Dive

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Acapulco Dive

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Ocean Ridge

Behr

Nearly identical

Windjammer

PPG

Nearly identical

Blue Morning Glory

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Blue Tango

Valspar

Very similar

Coast Drive

Kilz

Very similar

Jacaranda

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Marina

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marina

#65A5D5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#767BBC

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Marina

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Marina

Complement

Pumpkin Patch

Marina Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Pine Needle

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Am I Blue?

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Cherry Harvest

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Marina.

Himalayan Blue Poppy

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD54

#68ABC5

Cornflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5864

#72A7E1

Sanctuary Spa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5843

#66B2E4

Frozen Wave

Dunn-Edwards · DE5829

#56ACCA

Wandering River

Dunn-Edwards · DE5850

#73A4C6

Water Baby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5780

#5AB5CB

More blue colors from other brands

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

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Marina — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marina have?
Marina 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 Marina in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marina are Nova Scotia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Acapulco Dive by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Acapulco Dive by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marina'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 Marina?
Marina has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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