Ref. #007B90 · DE5782
By the Bayou
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
By the Bayou Technical Profile
What color is By the Bayou? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #007B90. Colors similar to By the Bayou include Valspar Parrot Flight, Benjamin Moore Caribbean Blue Water, PPG Bimini Blue. By the Bayou has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, By the Bayou creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to By the Bayou
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With By the Bayou
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
Pure 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
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 By the Bayou.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match By the Bayou from other brands?
The closest matches are Parrot Flight by Valspar (#017B92), Caribbean Blue Water by Benjamin Moore (#017C8F), Bimini Blue by PPG (#007A91). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of By the Bayou?
By the Bayou has an LRV of 16.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why By the Bayou's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.