Blue Calico DET585 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A5CDE1, LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ice Sculpture from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5CDE1 · DET585
Blue Calico
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Calico Technical Profile
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Blue Calico in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Calico in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlue Calico
Nearly identical
ValsparIce Sculpture
Ice Sculpture
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emily
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fine Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seaglass Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfect Landing
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Bird Of Paradise
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Calico
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Calico
#A5CDE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A85B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Calico
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Calico 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 Blue Calico.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Calico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Calico have?
Blue Calico 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 Blue Calico in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Calico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Calico are Ice Sculpture by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emily by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Calico'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 Blue Calico?
Blue Calico has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Calico's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.