Blue in Barbados DEFD47 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #086E90, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ice Cave from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #086E90 · DEFD47
Blue in Barbados
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue in Barbados Technical Profile
HEX Code#086E90
RGB8, 110, 144
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Blue in Barbados
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue in Barbados
#086E90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2F4A9C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue in Barbados
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue in Barbados 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 in Barbados — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue in Barbados have?
Blue in Barbados by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 in Barbados from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue in Barbados are Ice Cave by Behr (a close digital match), Pacific Pleasure by Valspar (a close digital match), Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue in Barbados'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 in Barbados?
Blue in Barbados has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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