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Fly a Kite

69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Fly a Kite DE5890 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8DAF5, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Brook from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fly a Kite Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8DAF5
RGB200, 218, 245
LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Fly a Kite in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fly a Kite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsFly a Kite
Nearly identical
BehrIcy Brook

Icy Brook

Behr

Nearly identical

Breezy Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Windmill Wings

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Bonnie Blue Eyes

PPG

Very similar

Fluid Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Soothing Melody

Kilz

Very similar

Surrender

Valspar

Very similar

Simply Sparkling

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Breathtaking

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fly a Kite

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fly a Kite

#C8DAF5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#776FC3

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fly a Kite

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Surrender

Complement

Cherish Cream

Fly a Kite Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Beaded Blue

Pop

Deep Hibiscus

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Royal Red Flush

Pop

Roman Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

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Island View

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Fresh Water

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Alaskan Skies

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Oh Boy!

Dunn-Edwards · DE5862

#BBDAF8

Pale Frost

Dunn-Edwards · DE5805

#CFE5F0

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mystical Shade

Behr · 610F-7

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Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy · 236-6DB

#416D83

Stormy Ridge

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Tropical Sea

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Tender Twilight

Behr · 570C-3

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Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

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Fly a Kite — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fly a Kite have?
Fly a Kite by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Fly a Kite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fly a Kite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fly a Kite are Icy Brook by Behr (a near-identical match), Lazy Sunday by Behr (a near-identical match), Breezy Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fly a Kite'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 Fly a Kite?
Fly a Kite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.0, 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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