Before the Storm DE5796 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4D6A77, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #4D6A77 · DE5796
Before the Storm
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Before the Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D6A77
RGB77, 106, 119
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Before the Storm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Before the Storm
#4D6A77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636C94
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Before the Storm
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Before the Storm 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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Before the Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Before the Storm have?
Before the Storm 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 Before the Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Before the Storm are Ocean Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Grayed Navy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rush Hour by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Before the Storm'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 Before the Storm?
Before the Storm has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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