ColorplanBenjamin Moore Marine Aqua (2052-20) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try Emerald Vapor (845).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 8.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #0A5A52 |
| RGB | 10, 90, 82 |
| HSL | 174°, 80%, 20% |
About Marine Aqua
Marine Aqua (2052-20) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 8, Marine Aqua absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Marine Aqua read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Green Bay (2045-10), it's cooler and more muted.
How Marine Aqua changes with the light
Marine Aqua is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Marine Aqua will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Marine Aqua will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Marine Aqua from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Marine Aqua looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Marine Aqua in real homes
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Marine Aqua equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Isle of Pines (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Beverly (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 14.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Marine Aqua questions
What undertone does Marine Aqua have?
Marine Aqua has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Marine Aqua read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Marine Aqua a light or dark color?
Marine Aqua has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Marine Aqua absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Marine Aqua in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hunt Club SW 6468 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (closest available, ΔE 11.7); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Marine Aqua?
Try Emerald Vapor (845) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Marine Aqua's undertone.
Where does Marine Aqua work best?
Marine Aqua works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Marine Aqua absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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