Downpour DE5871 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #819AB1, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Sea from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #819AB1 · DE5871
Downpour
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Downpour Technical Profile
HEX Code#819AB1
RGB129, 154, 177
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Downpour
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
North Sea
Hirshfield's
#859BB1
Close digital match
Bluesy Note
Sherwin-Williams
#7C9AB5
Close digital match
North Sea
Vista Paint
#8599AF
Close digital match
Blue Dust
Kilz
#7D99AE
Close digital match
Lakefront Blue
PPG
#8399AB
Close digital match
Mystery
Behr
#8098B3
Close digital match
Office Blue
Valspar
#829DB1
Close digital match
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
#86A1B7
Similar digital color
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
#8AA2B4
Similar digital color
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Downpour
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downpour
#819AB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downpour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downpour 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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Downpour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downpour have?
Downpour by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Downpour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downpour are North Sea by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), North Sea by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Downpour'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 Downpour?
Downpour has a estimated lightness value of 31.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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