Oh Boy! DE5862 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BBDAF8, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic River from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBDAF8 · DE5862
Oh Boy!
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oh Boy! Technical Profile
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Oh Boy! in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oh Boy! in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOh Boy!
Nearly identical
BehrMystic River
Mystic River
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Baby Boy
PPG
Very similar
Gentle Wind
Valspar
Very similar
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Modern Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wipeout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Balm
Kilz
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oh Boy!
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oh Boy!
#BBDAF8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6768CB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oh Boy!
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oh Boy! 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.
Oh Boy! — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oh Boy! have?
Oh Boy! 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 Oh Boy! in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oh Boy! from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oh Boy! are Mystic River by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Dream by Behr (a near-identical match), Promise Keeping by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Oh Boy!'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 Oh Boy!?
Oh Boy! has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, 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 Oh Boy!'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.