Polished Silver DE5820 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5D1DA, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C5D1DA · DE5820
Polished Silver
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Polished Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5D1DA
RGB197, 209, 218
Estimated LRV62.5
UndertoneNeutral
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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#C3D0D8
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#C5D1D8
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Tinsel Beam
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#CAD5DE
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Serene Setting
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#C5D2D9
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Serene Setting
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#C5D2D9
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#CAD4DB
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Lake Placid
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#C6D4E0
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Polar Drift
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#CBD4DB
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Northern Sky
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#C9D6DD
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Icelandic
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#CBD8E1
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Colors That Work With Polished Silver
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Polished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Silver are Cool Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Kakelugn by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Tinsel Beam by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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