Ref. #87CDED · DE5835
Below Zero
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Below Zero Technical Profile
What color is Below Zero? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #87CDED. Colors similar to Below Zero include Valspar Summer Splash, Behr Sailors Knot, Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater. Below Zero has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Below Zero sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Below Zero
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Below Zero
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Below Zero 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 Below Zero.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Below Zero — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Below Zero have?
Below Zero by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Below Zero from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Splash by Valspar (#88C9E6), Sailors Knot by Behr (#91CBE8), Grandma's Sweater by Benjamin Moore (#95CDE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Below Zero?
Below Zero has an LRV of 54.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Below Zero's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.