Salt Box Blue DET562 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #648FA4, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Cruise from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #648FA4 · DET562
Salt Box Blue
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Salt Box Blue Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Salt Box Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salt Box Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSalt Box Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Cruise
Blue Cruise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skipper
Behr
Nearly identical
Brookside
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Daisy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Jay
PPG
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Coastal Way
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salt Box Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salt Box Blue
#648FA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salt Box Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salt Box Blue 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 Salt Box Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salt Box Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salt Box Blue have?
Salt Box Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Salt Box Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salt Box Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salt Box Blue are Blue Cruise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Skipper by Behr (a near-identical match), Leisure Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salt Box Blue'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 Salt Box Blue?
Salt Box Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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.
Explore More with Salt Box Blue
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salt Box Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.