Wandering River DE5850 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #73A4C6, 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.
Ref. #73A4C6 · DE5850
Wandering River
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wandering River Technical Profile
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Wandering River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wandering River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWandering River
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSan Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sea of Atlantis
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Key West Zenith
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Serene Sea
PPG
Very similar
Jean Jacket Blue
Behr
Very similar
Florentine Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Skyscape
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Morning Glory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wandering River
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
Pure 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
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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wandering River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wandering River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wandering River are San Francisco Bay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sea of Atlantis by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wandering River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.