Calm Waters DEW373 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7FAFA, LRV 92 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breaker from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7FAFA · DEW373
Calm Waters
92%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calm Waters Technical Profile
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Calm Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calm Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCalm Waters
Nearly identical
BehrBreaker
Breaker
Behr
Nearly identical
Dreamy Heaven
Kilz
Very similar
Odessa
Vista Paint
Very similar
Icing on the Cake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Alpine Air Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Baby Love
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Visionary
Valspar
Very similar
Drifting Tide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calm Waters
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calm Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Waters are Breaker by Behr (a near-identical match), Ice Floe by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calm Waters's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.