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Cloudless

80%LRV Value
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Cloudless DE5861 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6EAFC, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northern Star from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cloudless Technical Profile

HEX Code#D6EAFC
RGB214, 234, 252
LRV80.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Cloudless in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cloudless in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsCloudless
Nearly identical
BehrNorthern Star

Northern Star

Behr

Nearly identical

Dewdrop

Valspar

Very similar

White Satin

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Blue Ice Age

PPG

Very similar

Brush Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Prairie Day

Vista Paint

Very similar

Elegant Lace

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Bonefish

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rhythmic Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sizing

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cloudless

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cloudless

#D6EAFC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6467CE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cloudless

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Proud Cloud

Complement

Pale Dawn

Cloudless Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Fern Gully

Pop

Artificial Turf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Am I Blue?

Pop

Amaranth

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Royal Red Flush

Pop

Sweet Potato

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cloudless.

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

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Frostproof

Dunn-Edwards · DE5777

#D1F0F6

Let it Snow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5756

#D8F1F4

Windswept

Dunn-Edwards · DE5749

#D1F1F5

Ice Cold

Dunn-Edwards · DE5784

#D2EAF1

Harbor Afternoon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5882

#E0E9F3

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Cloudless — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cloudless have?
Cloudless 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 Cloudless in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudless from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudless are Northern Star by Behr (a near-identical match), Angelic Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Silent Ripple by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloudless'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 Cloudless?
Cloudless has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.2, 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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