Marea Baja
Sherwin-Williams Marea Baja (9185) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#2E5464LRV
7.78
Marea Baja's Color Strip
Marea Baja is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 279 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Marea Baja in Rooms
Follow Marea Baja from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Bathroom Photo
1 bathroom image trace Marea Baja (9185) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. Its place within 2017 Noir and Timeless Color Wall hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Bathroom walls painted in Marea Baja evoke coastal tranquility and spa-like calm.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The 3 kitchen cabinets images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Marea Baja bring ocean-inspired sophistication to storage.
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Cabinetry in Marea Baja creates a cohesive, elegant kitchen design.
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Cabinet fronts painted in Marea Baja deliver a refined, coastal aesthetic.
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2 Living Room Photos
Marea Baja (9185) moves through 2 living room images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Living room walls in Marea Baja establish a serene, sophisticated atmosphere.
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Living room walls finished in Marea Baja create an inviting, restful retreat.
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3 Misc Photos
3 misc images trace Marea Baja (9185) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. Its place within 2017 Noir and Timeless Color Wall hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Painted surfaces in Marea Baja reveal its rich, complex blue undertone.
@jaclew
An accent wall in Marea Baja adds dramatic depth and interest.
@gbd_paintingllc
Painted surfaces in Marea Baja demonstrate its versatility and timeless appeal.
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6 House Photos
The façade’s movement through sun, shade and season can draw different notes from Marea Baja (9185). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Exterior siding painted in Marea Baja creates striking curb appeal.
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3 Front Door Photos
3 front door images trace Marea Baja (9185) through the threshold between the street and the interior. Its place within 2017 Noir and Timeless Color Wall hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Front door painted in Marea Baja commands attention with coastal sophistication.
@skybox.design
Entryway door in Marea Baja makes a memorable, stylish first impression.
@skybox.design
Front door finished in Marea Baja expresses bold, confident design.
@inspiredstylehome
5 Bedroom Photos
Marea Baja (9185) brings its blue character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Bedroom walls in Marea Baja establish a restful, sophisticated sanctuary.
@vdl_painting383
Bedroom walls painted in Marea Baja create a calming retreat.
@vdl_painting383
Bedroom painted in Marea Baja delivers serene, sophisticated style.
@bndecoraz
Accent wall in Marea Baja adds depth and character to the bedroom.
@redfearn.jordan
Bedroom walls finished in Marea Baja foster relaxation and elegance.
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Coordinating Colors
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 8, Nuance is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 8, Avenue Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (11 vs 8) makes Bunglehouse Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (11 vs 8) makes Tempe Star the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 8, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 8, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 8, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
Griffin reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 22 vs 8, Stratford Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 22 vs 8, Secure Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Silken Peacock reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Santorini Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Down Pour reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Let this cool denim blue with its yellow gray undertones lull you into a gentle, restful mood. Pairs wonderfully with warm whites and neutrals like Avenue Tan.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.