Before the Storm DE5796 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4D6A77, 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.
Ref. #4D6A77 · DE5796
Before the Storm
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Before the Storm Technical Profile
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Before the Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Before the Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBefore the Storm
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOcean Blue
Ocean Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rush Hour
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusk Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perfect Storm
Valspar
Very similar
Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Silent Night
PPG
Very similar
Spellbound
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Iron Medallion
Kilz
Very similar
Cape Cod Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Before the Storm
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Before the Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Before the Storm 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Before the Storm in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Grayed Navy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rush Hour by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Before the Storm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.