ColorplanBenjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea (2054-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 12. For trim, try Whispering Spring (2136-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 11.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #006B76 |
| RGB | 0, 107, 118 |
| HSL | 186°, 100%, 23% |
About Venezuelan Sea
Venezuelan Sea (2054-30) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Venezuelan Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Venezuelan Sea 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 North Sea Green (2053-30), it's cooler.
How Venezuelan Sea changes with the light
Venezuelan Sea 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
Venezuelan Sea will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Venezuelan Sea 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 Venezuelan Sea from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Venezuelan Sea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Venezuelan Sea in real homes
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Venezuelan Sea 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 6.7
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 12.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.9
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 12.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Venezuelan Sea questions
What undertone does Venezuelan Sea have?
Venezuelan Sea has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Venezuelan Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Venezuelan Sea a light or dark color?
Venezuelan Sea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Venezuelan Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Venezuelan Sea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 9.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Venezuelan Sea?
Try Whispering Spring (2136-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Venezuelan Sea's undertone.
Where does Venezuelan Sea work best?
Venezuelan Sea works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Venezuelan Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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