Dockside DE5806 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B1D3E3, LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flemish Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1D3E3 · DE5806
Dockside
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dockside Technical Profile
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Dockside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dockside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDockside
Nearly identical
PPGFlemish Blue
Flemish Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Adrift
Valspar
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Fin
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Stream
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dockside
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dockside
#B1D3E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C87B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dockside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dockside 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 Dockside.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dockside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dockside have?
Dockside 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 Dockside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dockside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dockside are Flemish Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Hydrangea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Paradise View by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dockside'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 Dockside?
Dockside has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dockside's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.