Castaway DE5738 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6DBAC0, 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.
Ref. #6DBAC0 · DE5738
Castaway
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Castaway Technical Profile
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Castaway in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Castaway in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCastaway
Nearly identical
ValsparWell Water
Well Water
Valspar
Nearly identical
Timberlake Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Saga Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Wet Surfboard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Harbor Side Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aquavit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water Oasis
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Castaway
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Castaway.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Castaway in your own space before committing.
What colors match Castaway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Castaway are Well Water by Valspar (a near-identical match), Timberlake Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Saga Blue by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Castaway's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.