Dover Straits DE5866 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #326AB1, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wickford Bay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #326AB1 · DE5866
Dover Straits
14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dover Straits Technical Profile
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Dover Straits in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dover Straits in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDover Straits
Nearly identical
BehrWickford Bay
Wickford Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Vivid Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Sea
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beyond The Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Capri Isle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dover Straits
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dover Straits
#326AB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6964B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dover Straits
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dover Straits 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 Dover Straits.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dover Straits — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dover Straits have?
Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Dover Straits in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dover Straits from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dover Straits are Wickford Bay by Behr (a near-identical match), Electric Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Vivid Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dover Straits'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 Dover Straits?
Dover Straits has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.2, 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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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 Dover Straits's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.