Sail Away DE5836 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #55B4DE, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #55B4DE · DE5836
Sail Away
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sail Away Technical Profile
HEX Code#55B4DE
RGB85, 180, 222
Estimated LRV39.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Sail Away
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sail Away
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sail Away 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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