Clean Slate DE5880 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #577396, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Privileged Elite from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #577396 · DE5880
Clean Slate
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clean Slate Technical Profile
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Clean Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clean Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsClean Slate
Nearly identical
BehrPrivileged Elite
Privileged Elite
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Jacket
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Madonna Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harbor Town
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nile Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stars & Stripes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burbling Brook
Valspar
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Blue Shadow
PPG
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clean Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clean Slate
#577396
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C7AA6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clean Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clean Slate 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 Clean Slate.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clean Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clean Slate have?
Clean Slate 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 Clean Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clean Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clean Slate are Privileged Elite by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Jacket by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Madonna Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clean Slate'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 Clean Slate?
Clean Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clean Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.