Ref. #A8BFCC · DE5800
Peace River
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Peace River Technical Profile
What color is Peace River? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A8BFCC. Colors similar to Peace River include PPG Graceful, Benjamin Moore Serenata, Valspar Memorybook Blue. Peace River has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Peace River sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Peace River
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peace River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peace River
#A8BFCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peace River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peace River 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 Peace River.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peace River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peace River have?
Peace River by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Peace River from other brands?
The closest matches are Graceful by PPG (#A8C0CE), Serenata by Benjamin Moore (#ACC2CD), Memorybook Blue by Valspar (#A4BFCD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Peace River?
Peace River has an LRV of 49.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peace River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.