Bay View DE5886 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6A819E, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lead Cast from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A819E · DE5886
Bay View
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bay View in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bay View in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBay View
Nearly identical
BehrLead Cast
Lead Cast
Behr
Nearly identical
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lustrous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Atlantic Ocean
Kilz
Very similar
Silver Blueberry
PPG
Very similar
Yin Yang
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Indigo Dreams
Valspar
Very similar
Piece of the Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Madonna Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bay View
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay View
#6A819E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay View
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay View 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 Bay View.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bay View — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay View have?
Bay View 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 Bay View in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bay View from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay View are Lead Cast by Behr (a near-identical match), Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lustrous Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bay View'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 Bay View?
Bay View has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bay View's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.