Wickford Bay 590D-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #396CB5, LRV 15 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dover Straits from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #396CB5 · 590D-6
Wickford Bay
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Wickford Bay Technical Profile
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Wickford Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wickford Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWickford Bay
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDover Straits
Dover Straits
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vivid Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Capri Isle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Azurite
Kilz
Very similar
Capri Isle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wickford Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wickford Bay
#396CB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#746EB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wickford Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wickford Bay Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Wickford Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wickford Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wickford Bay have?
Wickford Bay by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wickford Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wickford Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wickford Bay are Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pacific Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Vivid Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wickford Bay's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Wickford Bay?
Wickford Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wickford Bay's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.