Stormy Sea DE5817 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4A657A, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quarry Pond from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4A657A · DE5817
Stormy Sea
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Sea Technical Profile
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Stormy Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stormy 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-EdwardsStormy Sea
Nearly identical
ValsparQuarry Pond
Quarry Pond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Evening
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Fjord
PPG
Very similar
Blue Suede Shoes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Denim
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Star Gazing
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lucerne
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Harborside
Kilz
Very similar
Cape Cod Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stormy Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Sea
#4A657A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636694
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stormy Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Sea have?
Stormy 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 Stormy Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stormy Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Sea are Quarry Pond by Valspar (a near-identical match), Winter Evening by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Twilight Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stormy 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 Stormy Sea?
Stormy Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stormy Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.