Ref. #6A819E · DE5886
Bay View
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bay View Technical Profile
What color is Bay View? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #6A819E. Colors similar to Bay View include Behr Lead Cast, Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue, MPC Waloon Blue. Bay View has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Bay View creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Bay View
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Bay View from other brands?
The closest matches are Lead Cast by Behr (#6A7F9C), Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#6C7F9A), Waloon Blue by MPC (#6F86A2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bay View?
Bay View has an LRV of 21.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.