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Ref. #3C4D85 · DE5895

Dive In

8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Dive In DE5895 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3C4D85, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Glory from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dive In Technical Profile

HEX Code#3C4D85
RGB60, 77, 133
LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Dive In in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsDive In
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMorning Glory

Morning Glory

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rich Indigo

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Boudoir Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue Highlight

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Darkening Sky

Kilz

Very similar

Delphinium

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Blue Highlight

Vista Paint

Very similar

Blue Jewel

PPG

Very similar

Homecoming Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Brillant Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dive In

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dive In

#3C4D85

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6D5E96

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dive In

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rich Indigo

Complement

Bay Leaf

Dive In Room Palettes

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

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Weathered Saddle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spicy Mustard

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Dive In.

Indigo Night

Dunn-Edwards · DEA138

#324680

Beaded Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DE5909

#494D8B

Am I Blue?

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD51

#49527F

Cobalt

Dunn-Edwards · DEA140

#3C4378

Nautical

Dunn-Edwards · DEA139

#2E4A7D

Slumber

Dunn-Edwards · DE5860

#2D517C

More blue colors from other brands

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

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

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

Dive In — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dive In have?
Dive In by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Dive In in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dive In from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dive In are Morning Glory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rich Indigo by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Boudoir Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dive In'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 Dive In?
Dive In has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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