English River DE5789 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3C768A, estimated LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turkish Tile from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #3C768A · DE5789
English River
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
English River Technical Profile
HEX Code#3C768A
RGB60, 118, 138
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With English River
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English River
#3C768A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F6D9A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English River
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English River 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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English River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English River have?
English River 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 English River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English River are Turkish Tile by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Storm by Kilz (a close digital match), Poseidon by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting English River'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 English River?
English River has a estimated lightness value of 15.8, 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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