Sapphire Fog DE5899 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #99A8C9, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lite Periwinkle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99A8C9 · DE5899
Sapphire Fog
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sapphire Fog Technical Profile
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Sapphire Fog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sapphire Fog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSapphire Fog
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLite Periwinkle
Lite Periwinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heartsong
Valspar
Nearly identical
Easter Egg
PPG
Nearly identical
Poetry Reading
Behr
Nearly identical
Slow Dance
Kilz
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Washed Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lazy Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sapphire Fog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sapphire Fog
#99A8C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sapphire Fog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sapphire Fog 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 Sapphire Fog.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sapphire Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sapphire Fog have?
Sapphire Fog 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 Sapphire Fog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sapphire Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sapphire Fog are Lite Periwinkle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Heartsong by Valspar (a near-identical match), Easter Egg by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sapphire Fog'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 Sapphire Fog?
Sapphire Fog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sapphire Fog's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.