Polished Silver DE5820 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5D1DA, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Gray from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5D1DA · DE5820
Polished Silver
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Silver Technical Profile
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Polished Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPolished Silver
Nearly identical
PPGCool Gray
Cool Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Tinsel Beam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iced Iris
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lake Placid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polar Drift
Behr
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Icelandic
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Silver
#C5D1DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Silver 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 Polished Silver.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Silver have?
Polished Silver 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 Polished Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Silver are Cool Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Kakelugn by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Tinsel Beam by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished Silver'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 Polished Silver?
Polished Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.