Anchors Away DE5814 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9EBBCD, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #9EBBCD · DE5814
Anchors Away
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Anchors Away Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EBBCD
RGB158, 187, 205
Estimated LRV47.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Anchors Away
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anchors Away
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anchors Away Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Anchors Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anchors Away are Always Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Always Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Northern by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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