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Ref. #3E6F87 · DE5810

Crashing Waves

14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Crashing Waves DE5810 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3E6F87, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Photogenic from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Crashing Waves Technical Profile

HEX Code#3E6F87
RGB62, 111, 135
LRV14.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Crashing Waves in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsCrashing Waves
Nearly identical
ValsparPhotogenic

Photogenic

Valspar

Nearly identical

Santorini Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Regatta Bay

Behr

Nearly identical

Marine Bay

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tory Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Tory Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cosmic Dust

PPG

Very similar

Pearl Gentian Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Crashing Waves

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Crashing Waves

#3E6F87

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#606A98

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Crashing Waves

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Photogenic

Complement

Hope Chest

Crashing Waves Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Artificial Turf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Rosa

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clay Pot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Crashing Waves.

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English River

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#3C768A

Rainy Lake

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Eames for Blue

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#466B82

Mysterious Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DE5768

#3E7A85

Postwar Boom

Dunn-Edwards · DET584

#466F97

More blue colors from other brands

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

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Mauve Bauhaus

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#5F5485

Bird’s Egg Blue

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Roman White

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#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

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#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Crashing Waves — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Crashing Waves have?
Crashing Waves 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 Crashing Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crashing Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crashing Waves are Photogenic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rain Shower Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crashing Waves'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 Crashing Waves?
Crashing Waves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, 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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