Ocean City DE5879 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7896BA, 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.
Ref. #7896BA · DE5879
Ocean City
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ocean City Technical Profile
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Ocean City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ocean City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOcean City
Nearly identical
PPGGingham Blue
Gingham Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Celestial Horizon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Splendid Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Camelot
Behr
Very similar
Lake Periwinkle
Kilz
Very similar
Mariner's
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ocean City
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
Pure 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
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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ocean City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ocean City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean City are Gingham Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Lobelia by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Celestial Horizon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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