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.
Ref. #87CDED · DE5835
Below Zero
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Below Zero Technical Profile
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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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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
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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.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.