Wandering River DE5850 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #73A4C6, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Francisco Bay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #73A4C6 · DE5850
Wandering River
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wandering River Technical Profile
HEX Code#73A4C6
RGB115, 164, 198
Estimated LRV34.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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San Francisco Bay
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#7AA8C6
Close digital match
Sea of Atlantis
Vista Paint
#6BA0C0
Close digital match
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#759FC1
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#78A7C3
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#6FA0BC
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#5A9EC0
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Colors That Work With Wandering River
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wandering River
#73A4C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F84B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wandering River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wandering River 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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Wandering River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wandering River have?
Wandering River 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 Wandering River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wandering River are San Francisco Bay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sea of Atlantis by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Key West Zenith by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Wandering River'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 Wandering River?
Wandering River has a estimated lightness value of 34.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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