Raging Tide DE5809 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5187A0, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secure Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5187A0 · DE5809
Raging Tide
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Raging Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#5187A0
RGB81, 135, 160
Estimated LRV21.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Secure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#5389A1
Close digital match
Estuary
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#488AA3
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#5A859E
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#558EA8
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#5D8392
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#567B8A
Visible digital difference
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#3B83BD
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Colors That Work With Raging Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raging Tide
#5187A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C84A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raging Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raging Tide Room Palettes
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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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Raging Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raging Tide have?
Raging Tide 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 Raging Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raging Tide are Secure Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Estuary by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Roadster Blue by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Raging Tide'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 Raging Tide?
Raging Tide has a estimated lightness value of 21.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Raging Tide's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.