Sail to the Sea DE5863 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #99C3F0, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #99C3F0 · DE5863
Sail to the Sea
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sail to the Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#99C3F0
RGB153, 195, 240
Estimated LRV52.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Sail to the Sea
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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