Arctic Paradise DE5841 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B8DFF8, estimated LRV 70 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afton Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B8DFF8 · DE5841
Arctic Paradise
70%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Arctic Paradise Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8DFF8
RGB184, 223, 248
Estimated LRV69.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Arctic Paradise
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arctic Paradise
#B8DFF8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6772CB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arctic Paradise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arctic Paradise 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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Arctic Paradise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arctic Paradise have?
Arctic Paradise 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 Arctic Paradise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arctic Paradise are Afton Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Impressionist Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Skys The Limit by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Arctic Paradise'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 Arctic Paradise?
Arctic Paradise has a estimated lightness value of 69.7, 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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