Dockside DE5806 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B1D3E3, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B1D3E3 · DE5806
Dockside
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dockside Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1D3E3
RGB177, 211, 227
Estimated LRV61.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#ADD0E0
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#B4D4E2
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#B0D6E6
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Colors That Work With Dockside
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dockside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dockside are Flemish Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Blue Hydrangea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Paradise View by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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