Nautical DEA139 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2E4A7D, 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.
Ref. #2E4A7D · DEA139
Nautical
7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Nautical Technical Profile
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Nautical in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nautical in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNautical
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFlorida Waters
Florida Waters
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hacienda Talavera
PPG
Nearly identical
Indigo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Delphinium
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Inked
Behr
Very similar
Evening in Paris
Vista Paint
Very similar
Morning Glory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rich Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Strong Will
Valspar
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nautical
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Nautical.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nautical in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nautical from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautical are Florida Waters by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hacienda Talavera by PPG (a near-identical match), Dragonfly by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nautical's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.