Astral DE5856 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8EC2E7, LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8EC2E7 · DE5856
Astral
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Astral Technical Profile
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Astral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Astral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAstral
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlue Sky
Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pool Party
PPG
Nearly identical
Slumber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Marguerite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cest La Vie
Behr
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Astral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Astral
#8EC2E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7178C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Astral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Astral 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 Astral.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Astral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Astral have?
Astral 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 Astral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Astral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Astral are Blue Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Watery Sea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Watery Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Astral'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 Astral?
Astral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Astral's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.