Ref. #2E5464 · 9185
Marea Baja
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Marea Baja Technical Profile
What color is Marea Baja? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #2E5464. Colors similar to Marea Baja include Behr Undersea, PPG Blue Bayberry, Behr Rain Storm. Marea Baja has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Marea Baja creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Marea Baja
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Marea Baja.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Marea Baja from other brands?
The closest matches are Undersea by Behr (#335261), Blue Bayberry by PPG (#2D5360), Rain Storm by Behr (#255363). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marea Baja?
Marea Baja has an LRV of 7.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.