Marea Baja
We've categorized Marea Baja as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 23 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#2E5464
LRV
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 Real Rooms
Marea Baja has a low LRV of 7.78 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, misc, house, front door and bedroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Marea Baja brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls painted in Marea Baja evoke coastal tranquility and spa-like calm.
@_kate_paints_
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Marea Baja earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Marea Baja bring ocean-inspired sophistication to storage.
@2cabinetgirls
Cabinetry in Marea Baja creates a cohesive, elegant kitchen design.
@2cabinetgirls
Cabinet fronts painted in Marea Baja deliver a refined, coastal aesthetic.
@2cabinetgirls
2 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Marea Baja. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Marea Baja establish a serene, sophisticated atmosphere.
@westelmyongeandeg
Living room walls finished in Marea Baja create an inviting, restful retreat.
@shoshannacolorinteriordesign
3 Misc Photos
See how Marea Baja is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
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.
@gbd_paintingllc
6 House Photos
In suburban environments, Marea Baja provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Exterior siding painted in Marea Baja creates striking curb appeal.
@the4sides
3 Front Door Photos
Marea Baja on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
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
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Marea Baja reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
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.
@redfearn.jordan
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.