By the Bayou DE5782 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #007B90, estimated LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kingfisher Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #007B90 · DE5782
By the Bayou
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
By the Bayou Technical Profile
HEX Code#007B90
RGB0, 123, 144
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With By the Bayou
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
By the Bayou
#007B90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#27509C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for By the Bayou
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
By the Bayou Room Palettes
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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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By the Bayou — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does By the Bayou have?
By the Bayou 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 By the Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to By the Bayou are Kingfisher Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Parrot Flight by Valspar (a close digital match), Bimini Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting By the Bayou'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 By the Bayou?
By the Bayou has a estimated lightness value of 16.2, 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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