Nautical DEA139 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2E4A7D, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florida Waters from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #2E4A7D · DEA139
Nautical
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Nautical Technical Profile
HEX Code#2E4A7D
RGB46, 74, 125
Estimated LRV7.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Nautical
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nautical
#2E4A7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#59508E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nautical
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nautical 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
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Nautical — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nautical have?
Nautical by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Nautical from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautical are Florida Waters by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Hacienda Talavera by PPG (a close digital match), Dragonfly by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nautical'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 Nautical?
Nautical has a estimated lightness value of 7.0, 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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