Ref. #B0C6DF · DE5877
Afternoon Sky
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Sky Technical Profile
What color is Afternoon Sky? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #B0C6DF. Colors similar to Afternoon Sky include Hirshfield's Simply Sparkling, Vista Paint Simply Sparkling, Valspar Utterly Blue. Afternoon Sky has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Afternoon Sky sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Afternoon Sky
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afternoon Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Sky
#B0C6DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817FB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afternoon Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon Sky 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Afternoon Sky.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afternoon Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Sky have?
Afternoon Sky by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Afternoon Sky from other brands?
The closest matches are Simply Sparkling by Hirshfield's (#B0C5E0), Simply Sparkling by Vista Paint (#B0C4DE), Utterly Blue by Valspar (#B6CCE5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Afternoon Sky?
Afternoon Sky has an LRV of 54.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afternoon Sky's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.