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.
Ref. #99C3F0 · DE5863
Sail to the Sea
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sail to the Sea Technical Profile
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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
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
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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. 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.