Falling Tears DE5792 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C2D7DF, estimated LRV 65 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bahama Breezes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C2D7DF · DE5792
Falling Tears
65%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Falling Tears Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2D7DF
RGB194, 215, 223
Estimated LRV65.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bahama Breezes
Valspar
#C0D6DE
Close digital match
Bright and Early
Benjamin Moore
#C4D9E2
Close digital match
Balmy
Sherwin-Williams
#C5D8DE
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Blue Allure
Dutch Boy
#C5D8DE
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Blue Pearl
PPG
#C5D9E3
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Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
#BED7E1
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Subtle Breeze
Kilz
#C2D9DF
Close digital match
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
#BCD7E2
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Sky Light View
Behr
#C8D7DD
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Colors That Work With Falling Tears
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Falling Tears
#C2D7DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Falling Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Falling Tears 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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Falling Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Falling Tears have?
Falling Tears 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 Falling Tears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Falling Tears are Bahama Breezes by Valspar (a close digital match), Pale Flowers by Valspar (a close digital match), Bright and Early by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Falling Tears'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 Falling Tears?
Falling Tears has a estimated lightness value of 65.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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