Pale Shale DE5918 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CACFDC, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Debonaire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CACFDC · DE5918
Pale Shale
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Shale Technical Profile
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Pale Shale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Shale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPale Shale
Nearly identical
PPGDebonaire
Debonaire
PPG
Nearly identical
Kecia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Centre Stage
Behr
Nearly identical
Morning Chill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Angel's Wings
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Twilight Spell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Shale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Shale
#CACFDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Shale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Shale 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pale Shale.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Shale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Shale have?
Pale Shale 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 Pale Shale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Shale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Shale are Debonaire by PPG (a near-identical match), Pale Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Smokey Violet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Shale'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 Pale Shale?
Pale Shale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Shale's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.