Ref. #99C3F0 · DE5863
Sail to the Sea
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sail to the Sea Technical Profile
What color is Sail to the Sea? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #99C3F0. Colors similar to Sail to the Sea include Behr Cornflower Blue, Behr Anemone, PPG Viva La Bleu. Sail to the Sea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Sail to the Sea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sail to the Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sail to the Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Sail to the Sea 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 to the Sea.
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 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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sail to the Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Cornflower Blue by Behr (#95C7FC), Anemone by Behr (#9BC2FC), Viva La Bleu by PPG (#97BEE2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sail to the Sea?
Sail to the Sea has an LRV of 52.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sail to the Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.