Marea Baja 9185 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2E5464, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seawater Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2E5464 · 9185
Marea Baja
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Marea Baja Technical Profile
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Marea Baja in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marea Baja in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMarea Baja
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySeawater Blue
Seawater Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Undersea
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Bayberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Under the Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Summer Nights
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Boisterous Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Day Spa
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Fathoms Below
Kilz
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marea Baja
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marea Baja
#2E5464
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D5678
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marea Baja
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marea Baja 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marea Baja — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marea Baja have?
Marea Baja by Sherwin-Williams 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 Marea Baja in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marea Baja from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marea Baja are Seawater Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Undersea by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Bayberry by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marea Baja'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 Marea Baja?
Marea Baja has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.8, 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 Marea Baja's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.