Easy Breezy Blue DET553 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9EB1AE, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Veranda Charm from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9EB1AE · DET553
Easy Breezy Blue
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Easy Breezy Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EB1AE
RGB158, 177, 174
Estimated LRV41.8
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 Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Behr
#9EB1AF
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Stormy Bay
Vista Paint
#9BAFAD
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Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
#9AAFAF
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Colorhouse
#9FB4B4
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PPG
#A2B7B5
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Farrow & Ball
#99B0AB
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Cambridge Lily
Valspar
#A1AFAA
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Silvered Teal
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#A0AFA8
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Sherwin-Williams
#9AABAB
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#A4B1AF
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Colors That Work With Easy Breezy Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Easy Breezy Blue
#9EB1AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Easy Breezy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Easy Breezy Blue 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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Easy Breezy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Easy Breezy Blue have?
Easy Breezy Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Easy Breezy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Easy Breezy Blue are Veranda Charm by Behr (a close digital match), Stormy Bay by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mystic Lake by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Easy Breezy Blue'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 Easy Breezy Blue?
Easy Breezy Blue has a estimated lightness value of 41.8, 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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