Fly a Kite DE5890 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8DAF5, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C8DAF5 · DE5890
Fly a Kite
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fly a Kite Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8DAF5
RGB200, 218, 245
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Fly a Kite
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fly a Kite
#C8DAF5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#776FC3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Fly a Kite 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fly a Kite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fly a Kite are Icy Brook by Behr (a close digital match), Lazy Sunday by Behr (a close digital match), Breezy Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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