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Sail to the Sea

52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sail to the Sea DE5863 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #99C3F0, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornflower Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sail to the Sea Technical Profile

HEX Code#99C3F0
RGB153, 195, 240
LRV52.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Sail to the Sea in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sail to the Sea 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 to the Sea
Nearly identical
BehrCornflower Blue

Cornflower Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue Collar

PPG

Very similar

Innuendo

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Innuendo

Vista Paint

Very similar

Swiss Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dena's Delight

Valspar

Very similar

First Dance

Kilz

Very similar

Provencal Blue

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Celestial

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sail to the Sea

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sail to the Sea

#99C3F0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6D6BC7

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sail to the Sea

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sail to the Sea

Complement

Ambitious Amber

Sail to the Sea Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

Pop

Cabaret

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Am I Blue?

Pop

Amaranth

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Royal Red Flush

Pop

Jackpot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sail to the Sea.

Light Azure

Dunn-Edwards · DE5842

#92CBF1

Astral

Dunn-Edwards · DE5856

#8EC2E7

Sky High

Dunn-Edwards · DE5891

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January Frost

Dunn-Edwards · DE5849

#99C1DC

Below Zero

Dunn-Edwards · DE5835

#87CDED

Blue Calico

Dunn-Edwards · DET585

#A5CDE1

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Sail to the Sea — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sail to the Sea have?
Sail to the Sea 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 Sail to the Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sail to the Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sail to the Sea are Cornflower Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Collar by PPG (a very close match), Viva La Bleu by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sail to the Sea'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 to the Sea?
Sail to the Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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