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.
Ref. #C8DAF5 · DE5890
Fly a Kite
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fly a Kite Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fly a Kite's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.