Cornflower DE5864 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #72A7E1, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City of Atlantis from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #72A7E1 · DE5864
Cornflower
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cornflower Technical Profile
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Cornflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cornflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCornflower
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCity of Atlantis
City of Atlantis
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean Ridge
Behr
Very similar
Victoria Blue
PPG
Very similar
Enchanted Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Acapulco Dive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nova Scotia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Hydrangea
Kilz
Very similar
On Cloud Nine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cornflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornflower
#72A7E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7371C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornflower 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 Cornflower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cornflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornflower have?
Cornflower 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 Cornflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cornflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornflower are City of Atlantis by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ocean Ridge by Behr (a very close match), Blue Satin by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cornflower'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 Cornflower?
Cornflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.7, 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 Cornflower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.