Anchors Away DE5814 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9EBBCD, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Always Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EBBCD · DE5814
Anchors Away
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Anchors Away Technical Profile
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Anchors Away in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anchors Away in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAnchors Away
Nearly identical
PPGAlways Blue
Always Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Northern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Memorybook Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gentle Sky
Behr
Very similar
Dresden Falls
Vista Paint
Very similar
Water Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Respite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Very similar
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Anchors Away
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anchors Away
#9EBBCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anchors Away
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anchors Away 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.
Anchors Away — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anchors Away have?
Anchors Away 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 Anchors Away in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anchors Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anchors Away are Always Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Always Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Northern by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Anchors Away'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 Anchors Away?
Anchors Away has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Anchors Away's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.