Bodega Bay DE5893 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E81C1, LRV 22 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Watertown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E81C1 · DE5893
Bodega Bay
22%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Bodega Bay Technical Profile
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Bodega Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bodega Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBodega Bay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWatertown
Watertown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Iolite
Behr
Nearly identical
Cobalt Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Cornflower Blue
PPG
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Parkwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beautified Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Just Chill
Kilz
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bodega Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bodega Bay
#5E81C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bodega Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bodega Bay 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 Bodega Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bodega Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bodega Bay have?
Bodega Bay by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Bodega Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bodega Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bodega Bay are Watertown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Iolite by Behr (a near-identical match), Neon Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bodega Bay'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 Bodega Bay?
Bodega Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.9, 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 Bodega Bay's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.