Crashing Waves DE5810 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3E6F87, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #3E6F87 · DE5810
Crashing Waves
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crashing Waves Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E6F87
RGB62, 111, 135
Estimated LRV14.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Crashing Waves
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Photogenic
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#447087
Close digital match
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#416D83
Close digital match
Rain Shower Blue
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#416D83
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Regatta Bay
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#34708A
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#477188
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#336E8C
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Santa Monica Blue
Benjamin Moore
#3B6F8D
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Hirshfield's
#2B708F
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PPG
#347699
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#2A6478
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Colors That Work With Crashing Waves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crashing Waves
#3E6F87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#606A98
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Crashing Waves 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crashing Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crashing Waves are Photogenic by Valspar (a close digital match), Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rain Shower Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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