Shark DE5771 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CADCDE, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salty Air from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CADCDE · DE5771
Shark
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shark Technical Profile
HEX Code#CADCDE
RGB202, 220, 222
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Shark
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Salty Air
Dutch Boy
#C8DADD
Close digital match
Blue Haze
Benjamin Moore
#CCDDE0
Close digital match
Lament Blue
Valspar
#CADCE0
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Embellishment
PPG
#CBDEE2
Close digital match
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
#C7D8DB
Close digital match
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
#C9DADE
Close digital match
Blue Lustre
Kilz
#CCDEE3
Close digital match
Absolute Zero
Behr
#CEE3E4
Close digital match
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
#D0E4E5
Close digital match
Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Shark
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shark
#CADCDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8595AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shark 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
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Shark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shark have?
Shark 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 Shark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shark are Salty Air by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Haze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Morning Dew by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shark'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 Shark?
Shark has a estimated lightness value of 69.0, 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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