Ocean City DE5879 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7896BA, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gingham Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #7896BA · DE5879
Ocean City
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ocean City Technical Profile
HEX Code#7896BA
RGB120, 150, 186
Estimated LRV29.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Ocean City
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gingham Blue
PPG
#7796B8
Close digital match
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
#7498BE
Close digital match
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
#7C94B3
Close digital match
Celestial Horizon
Vista Paint
#7B93B2
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Splendid Blue
Valspar
#7795B3
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Camelot
Behr
#819AC0
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#7E9EC5
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Benjamin Moore
#6C8EB4
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#6A90B4
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#6B8CA9
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#3B83BD
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Colors That Work With Ocean City
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean City
#7896BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean City 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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Ocean City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean City have?
Ocean City 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 Ocean City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean City are Gingham Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Lobelia by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Celestial Horizon by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean City'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 Ocean City?
Ocean City has a estimated lightness value of 29.4, 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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