Plunging Waterfall DE5751 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8CD4DF, estimated LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhythm and Blues from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8CD4DF · DE5751
Plunging Waterfall
58%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Plunging Waterfall Technical Profile
HEX Code#8CD4DF
RGB140, 212, 223
Estimated LRV58.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Rhythm and Blues
Benjamin Moore
#8BD1DC
Close digital match
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
#94D8E2
Close digital match
Sky Watch
Behr
#89CFD8
Close digital match
Beach Sparkle
Valspar
#8FD4DB
Close digital match
Quiet Pond
Vista Paint
#95D9E1
Close digital match
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
#8FD0DD
Close digital match
Jeanita'S Blue
Dutch Boy
#8FD0DD
Close digital match
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#94D3E1
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Colors That Work With Plunging Waterfall
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plunging Waterfall
#8CD4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7690BC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plunging Waterfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plunging Waterfall 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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Plunging Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plunging Waterfall have?
Plunging Waterfall by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Plunging Waterfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plunging Waterfall are Rhythm and Blues by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quiet Pond by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sky Watch by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Plunging Waterfall'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 Plunging Waterfall?
Plunging Waterfall has a estimated lightness value of 58.0, 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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