Blue in Barbados DEFD47 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #086E90, 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.
Ref. #086E90 · DEFD47
Blue in Barbados
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue in Barbados Technical Profile
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Blue in Barbados in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue in Barbados 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 in Barbados
Nearly identical
BehrIce Cave
Ice Cave
Behr
Nearly identical
Pacific Pleasure
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ahoy! Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Port Au Prince
PPG
Very similar
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Georgian Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue in Barbados
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Blue in Barbados.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue in Barbados in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue in Barbados from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue in Barbados are Ice Cave by Behr (a near-identical match), Pacific Pleasure by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue in Barbados's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.