By the Bayou DE5782 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #007B90, 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.
Ref. #007B90 · DE5782
By the Bayou
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
By the Bayou Technical Profile
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By the Bayou in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to By the Bayou in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBy the Bayou
Nearly identical
PPGKingfisher Blue
Kingfisher Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Parrot Flight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caribbean Blue Water
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Great Falls
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Blue Door
Kilz
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample By the Bayou in your own space before committing.
What colors match By the Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to By the Bayou are Kingfisher Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Parrot Flight by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bimini Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.