Dover Straits DE5866 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #326AB1, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #326AB1 · DE5866
Dover Straits
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dover Straits Technical Profile
HEX Code#326AB1
RGB50, 106, 177
Estimated LRV14.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Dover Straits
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dover Straits from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dover Straits are Wickford Bay by Behr (a close digital match), Electric Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Vivid Blue by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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