Blue Earth DE5853 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #375673, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New York State of Mind from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #375673 · DE5853
Blue Earth
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#375673
RGB55, 86, 115
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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New York State of Mind
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#365574
Close digital match
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#315472
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#37546E
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Colors That Work With Blue Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Earth
#375673
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#575886
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Earth 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
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Blue Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Earth have?
Blue Earth by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Earth are New York State of Mind by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Happy Tune by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Velvet Rope by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Earth'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 Earth?
Blue Earth has a estimated lightness value of 8.7, 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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