Rainy Lake DE5852 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3F6C8F, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honky Tonk Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3F6C8F · DE5852
Rainy Lake
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rainy Lake Technical Profile
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Rainy Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rainy Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRainy Lake
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHonky Tonk Blue
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bellbottom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Durango Blue
Behr
Very similar
Blue Monday
Vista Paint
Very similar
Revel Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Oasis
PPG
Very similar
Egyptian Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rainy Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainy Lake
#3F6C8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#63679E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainy Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainy Lake 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 Rainy Lake.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rainy Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainy Lake have?
Rainy Lake 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 Rainy Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainy Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainy Lake are Honky Tonk Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bellbottom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wind Surfing by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rainy Lake'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 Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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 Rainy Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.