Pool Party DE5837 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #0098C8, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hero Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0098C8 · DE5837
Pool Party
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Pool Party in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pool Party in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPool Party
Nearly identical
KilzHero Blue
Hero Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bellflower
PPG
Nearly identical
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Toronto Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hemisphere
Behr
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pool Party
Valspar
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pool Party
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pool Party
#0098C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3259C9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pool Party
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pool Party 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
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pool Party — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pool Party have?
Pool Party by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Pool Party in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pool Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Party are Hero Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bellflower by PPG (a near-identical match), Mosaic Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pool Party'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 Pool Party?
Pool Party has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pool Party's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.