Fresh Water DE5854 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6E3F7, LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saltwater from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6E3F7 · DE5854
Fresh Water
74%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Water Technical Profile
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Fresh Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFresh Water
Nearly identical
BehrSaltwater
Saltwater
Behr
Nearly identical
Clear Blue Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clear Blue Sky
Valspar
Very similar
Jet Stream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Refreshing
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Water
#C6E3F7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B73C7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Water 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Water have?
Fresh Water by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Fresh Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Water are Saltwater by Behr (a near-identical match), Rain Song by Behr (a near-identical match), Impressionist Sky by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Water'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 Fresh Water?
Fresh Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Water's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.