Calm Waters DEW373 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7FAFA, estimated LRV 92 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breaker from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E7FAFA · DEW373
Calm Waters
92%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calm Waters Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7FAFA
RGB231, 250, 250
Estimated LRV92.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Calm Waters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm Waters
#E7FAFA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7199C1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm Waters 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
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Calm Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm Waters have?
Calm Waters by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Calm Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Waters are Breaker by Behr (a close digital match), Ice Floe by Behr (a close digital match), Dreamy Heaven by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Calm Waters'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 Calm Waters?
Calm Waters has a estimated lightness value of 92.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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