Summer Lake DE5838 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #0077A7, estimated LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Splashed Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #0077A7 · DE5838
Summer Lake
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#0077A7
RGB0, 119, 167
Estimated LRV16.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#017AAB
Close digital match
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#2377A2
Close digital match
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#1D78AB
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#2575A4
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#297BA7
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Summer Lake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Lake
#0077A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2C47AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Lake 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 Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Lake have?
Summer Lake by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Summer Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Lake are Splashed Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Danube by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), North Sea by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer Lake'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 Lake?
Summer Lake has a estimated lightness value of 16.0, 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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