Across the Bay DE5757 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B3E1E8, LRV 69 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quench Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3E1E8 · DE5757
Across the Bay
69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Across the Bay Technical Profile
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Across the Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Across the Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAcross the Bay
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsQuench Blue
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Essex Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Serenity
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Very similar
Haiku Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Very similar
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Across the Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Across the Bay
#B3E1E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7890BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Across the Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Across the 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Across the Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Across the Bay have?
Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Across the Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Across the Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Across the Bay are Quench Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Essex Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Serenity by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Across the 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 Across the Bay?
Across the Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Across the Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.