Sail Away DE5836 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #55B4DE, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is BFF Blue from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #55B4DE · DE5836
Sail Away
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sail Away Technical Profile
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Sail Away in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sail Away in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSail Away
Very similar
ValsparBFF Blue
BFF Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Azure Pool
Kilz
Very similar
Flyway
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bright Blue
PPG
Very similar
Blue Belle Island
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Robin's Egg
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sunrise River
Vista Paint
Very similar
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean View
Behr
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sail Away
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sail Away
#55B4DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7080C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sail Away
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sail Away 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 Sail Away.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sail Away — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sail Away have?
Sail Away 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 Sail Away in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sail Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sail Away are BFF Blue by Valspar (a very close match), Azure Pool by Kilz (a very close match), Flyway by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sail Away'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 Sail Away?
Sail Away has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sail Away's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.