Summer at the Shore DEFD53 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #177298, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laguna Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #177298 · DEFD53
Summer at the Shore
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer at the Shore Technical Profile
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Summer at the Shore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer at the Shore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSummer at the Shore
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLaguna Blue
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seven Seas
Behr
Nearly identical
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pacific Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Ahoy! Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Danube
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Welcome Aboard
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pacific Pleasure
Valspar
Very similar
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer at the Shore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer at the Shore
#177298
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3F54A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer at the Shore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer at the Shore 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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Summer at the Shore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer at the Shore have?
Summer at the Shore by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Summer at the Shore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer at the Shore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer at the Shore are Laguna Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Seven Seas by Behr (a near-identical match), Bering Wave by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer at the Shore'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 Summer at the Shore?
Summer at the Shore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.5, 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 Summer at the Shore's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.