Nocturnal Sea DE5783 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #0E6071, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pacific Ocean Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0E6071 · DE5783
Nocturnal Sea
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nocturnal Sea Technical Profile
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Nocturnal Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nocturnal Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNocturnal Sea
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jester Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Galapagos
Behr
Nearly identical
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oceanside
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oasis Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caribbean Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Jamaican Dream
PPG
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Very similar
Wild River
Kilz
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nocturnal Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nocturnal Sea
#0E6071
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2F4B83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nocturnal Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nocturnal Sea 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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Nocturnal Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nocturnal Sea have?
Nocturnal Sea 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 Nocturnal Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nocturnal Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nocturnal Sea are Pacific Ocean Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jester Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Galapagos by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nocturnal Sea'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 Nocturnal Sea?
Nocturnal Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.7, 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 Nocturnal Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.