Stormy Sea DE5817 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4A657A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #4A657A · DE5817
Stormy Sea
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#4A657A
RGB74, 101, 122
Estimated LRV12.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Stormy Sea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Stormy Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Sea are Quarry Pond by Valspar (a close digital match), Winter Evening by Behr (a close digital match), Deep Twilight Blue by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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