Faded Jeans DE5752 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5DBDCB, LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emilee'S Smile from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5DBDCB · DE5752
Faded Jeans
43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Faded Jeans Technical Profile
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Faded Jeans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faded Jeans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFaded Jeans
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEmilee'S Smile
Emilee'S Smile
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Madison Avenue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Azul Turquesa
Behr
Nearly identical
High Dive
PPG
Very similar
Rapids
Valspar
Very similar
Nautilus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faded Jeans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faded Jeans
#5DBDCB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A91B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faded Jeans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faded Jeans 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Faded Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faded Jeans have?
Faded Jeans by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Faded Jeans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faded Jeans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faded Jeans are Emilee'S Smile by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cruisin' Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Faded Jeans'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 Faded Jeans?
Faded Jeans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Faded Jeans's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.