Afternoon Sky DE5877 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B0C6DF, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Sparkling from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0C6DF · DE5877
Afternoon Sky
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Sky Technical Profile
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Afternoon Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afternoon Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAfternoon Sky
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSimply Sparkling
Simply Sparkling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Utterly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rain Reflection
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Thistle
PPG
Nearly identical
Silverado Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Airway
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Afternoon Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afternoon Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Sky are Simply Sparkling by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Simply Sparkling by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Utterly Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afternoon Sky'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 Afternoon Sky?
Afternoon Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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 Afternoon Sky's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.