Overcast Sky DE5821 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A7B8C4, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windy Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A7B8C4 · DE5821
Overcast Sky
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Overcast Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7B8C4
RGB167, 184, 196
Estimated LRV46.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
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 →
Windy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#AABAC6
Close digital match
Palisade Blue
Valspar
#A5B8C6
Close digital match
Calming Space
Behr
#AAB7C1
Close digital match
Bali Blue
Vista Paint
#A1B4BF
Close digital match
Peace
PPG
#A2B2BD
Close digital match
November Skies
Benjamin Moore
#ADBBC9
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#9EB0BB
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#A1B7C1
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Colors That Work With Overcast Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Overcast Sky
#A7B8C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Overcast Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Overcast Sky 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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Overcast Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Overcast Sky have?
Overcast Sky by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Overcast Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Overcast Sky are Windy Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Palisade Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Calming Space by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Overcast Sky'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 Overcast Sky?
Overcast Sky has a estimated lightness value of 46.5, 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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