Ref. #AECAC8 · DE5744
Seaport
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seaport Technical Profile
What color is Seaport? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #AECAC8. Colors similar to Seaport include Behr Meteor Shower, Valspar Wild Life, Sherwin-Williams Watery. Seaport has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Seaport 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 Seaport
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seaport
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seaport
#AECAC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seaport
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seaport 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 Seaport.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seaport — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seaport have?
Seaport by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Seaport from other brands?
The closest matches are Meteor Shower by Behr (#B0C8C6), Wild Life by Valspar (#AEC7C6), Watery by Sherwin-Williams (#B4CCC9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seaport?
Seaport has an LRV of 55.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seaport's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.