Safe Harbor DE5865 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4A87CB, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blueberry Popover from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #4A87CB · DE5865
Safe Harbor
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Safe Harbor Technical Profile
HEX Code#4A87CB
RGB74, 135, 203
Estimated LRV23.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Blueberry Popover
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#5488C0
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#508BC4
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Colors That Work With Safe Harbor
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safe Harbor
#4A87CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7977BB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safe Harbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safe Harbor 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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Safe Harbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safe Harbor have?
Safe Harbor 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 Safe Harbor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safe Harbor are Blueberry Popover by PPG (a close digital match), Star Gazer by Valspar (a close digital match), Bright Prelude Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Safe Harbor'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 Safe Harbor?
Safe Harbor has a estimated lightness value of 23.1, 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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