Ref. #C2D7DF · DE5792
Falling Tears
65%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Falling Tears Technical Profile
What color is Falling Tears? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C2D7DF. Colors similar to Falling Tears include Valspar Bahama Breezes, Valspar Pale Flowers, Benjamin Moore Bright and Early. Falling Tears has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Falling Tears sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Falling Tears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Falling Tears
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Falling Tears.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Falling Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Falling Tears have?
Falling Tears by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Falling Tears from other brands?
The closest matches are Bahama Breezes by Valspar (#C0D6DE), Pale Flowers by Valspar (#C2D8E1), Bright and Early by Benjamin Moore (#C4D9E2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Falling Tears?
Falling Tears has an LRV of 65.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Falling Tears's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.