Castaway DE5738 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6DBAC0, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Well Water from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #6DBAC0 · DE5738
Castaway
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Castaway Technical Profile
HEX Code#6DBAC0
RGB109, 186, 192
Estimated LRV42.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#6EB7BE
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#6FBBC4
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Colors That Work With Castaway
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Castaway
#6DBAC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8195B1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Castaway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Castaway 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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Castaway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Castaway have?
Castaway by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Castaway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castaway are Well Water by Valspar (a close digital match), Timberlake Teal by PPG (a close digital match), Saga Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Castaway'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 Castaway?
Castaway has a estimated lightness value of 42.2, 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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