Frozen Wave DE5829 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #56ACCA, estimated LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Sigh from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #56ACCA · DE5829
Frozen Wave
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Frozen Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#56ACCA
RGB86, 172, 202
Estimated LRV35.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#51AECE
Close digital match
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#52B2D3
Close digital match
Epimethius
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#4DB2D3
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#59B3D4
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#4BB2D5
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#5DB3D4
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#4DB0CA
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Colors That Work With Frozen Wave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frozen Wave
#56ACCA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7988B9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frozen Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frozen Wave 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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Frozen Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frozen Wave have?
Frozen Wave by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Frozen Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frozen Wave are Ocean Sigh by Valspar (a close digital match), Bit Of Sapphire by Kilz (a close digital match), Epimethius by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Frozen Wave'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 Frozen Wave?
Frozen Wave has a estimated lightness value of 35.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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