Cape Cod Blue DEC792 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #91A2A6, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sardine from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #91A2A6 · DEC792
Cape Cod Blue
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cape Cod Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#91A2A6
RGB145, 162, 166
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#90A3A6
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Colors That Work With Cape Cod Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape Cod Blue
#91A2A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape Cod Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape Cod Blue 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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Cape Cod Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape Cod Blue have?
Cape Cod Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cape Cod Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Cod Blue are Sardine by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Rustic Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Debonair by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cape Cod Blue'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 Cape Cod Blue?
Cape Cod Blue has a estimated lightness value of 34.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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