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Ref. #87CDED · DE5835

Below Zero

55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Below Zero DE5835 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #87CDED, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Splash from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Below Zero Technical Profile

HEX Code#87CDED
RGB135, 205, 237
LRV54.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Below Zero in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Below Zero in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsBelow Zero
Nearly identical
ValsparSummer Splash

Summer Splash

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sailors Knot

Behr

Nearly identical

Grandma's Sweater

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Undercool

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Paradise Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

By the Sea

PPG

Very similar

Lasting Thoughts

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Twinkle

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Blue Bird Of Paradise

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Below Zero

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Below Zero

#87CDED

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6C7DC6

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Below Zero

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Below Zero

Complement

Stone Fruit

Below Zero Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Punchy Peridot

Pop

Artificial Turf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Berry Berry Blue

Pop

Cherry Hill

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Cherry Harvest

Pop

Untamed Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Below Zero.

Light Azure

Dunn-Edwards · DE5842

#92CBF1

Bayshore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5779

#89CEE0

Astral

Dunn-Edwards · DE5856

#8EC2E7

Winter Chime

Dunn-Edwards · DE5828

#83C7DF

Plunging Waterfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5751

#8CD4DF

Sail to the Sea

Dunn-Edwards · DE5863

#99C3F0

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Below Zero — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Below Zero have?
Below Zero 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 Below Zero in your own space before committing.
What colors match Below Zero from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Below Zero are Summer Splash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sailors Knot by Behr (a near-identical match), Grandma's Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Below Zero'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 Below Zero?
Below Zero has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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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