Sherwin Williams Marea Baja SW 9185
| Code: | SW 9185 |
| Name: | Marea Baja |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Timeless Color Wall, 2017 Noir |
What color is Sherwin Williams Marea Baja?
Sherwin Williams SW 9185 Marea Baja is a serene and watery blue-green hue that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. This fresh and modern color pairs beautifully with crisp whites like Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White or soft neutrals such as Sherwin Williams SW 7036 Accessible Beige. For a bolder look, try combining Marea Baja with accents in Sherwin Williams SW 6258 Tricorn Black for a striking contrast. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings, this versatile shade adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Embrace the calming vibes of Marea Baja by incorporating it into your home decor palette.
Marea Baja for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Marea Baja for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Sherwin Williams Marea Baja reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Marea Baja undertones?
The undertone of Marea Baja can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#2E5464
RGB code:
46, 84, 100
Is Sherwin Williams Marea Baja SW 9185 cool or warm?
With a hue of 198° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9185 Marea Baja HSL code: 198, 37%, 29%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Marea Baja
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Marea Baja:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 9185
Marea Baja
Darker shades
SW 9185
Marea Baja
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Marea Baja with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Marea Baja
Marea Baja has an LRV of 7.78% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 7.78%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #2e5464 | |
| RGB Decimal | 46, 84, 100 | |
| RGB Percent | 18.04%, 32.94%, 39.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 198° Saturation: 54.0% Value: 39.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 37, 29) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 54.0 Magenta: 16.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 60.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 74.462 I: -27.786 Q: -3.059 | |
| XYZ | X: 6.596 Y: 7.841 Z: 13.219 | |
| CIE Lab | L:33.65 a:-8.533 b:-13.429 | |
| CIE Luv | L:33.65 u:-16.109 v:-16.488 | |
| Decimal | 3036260 | |
| Hunter Lab | 28.002, -6.955, -8.388 |
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