Ref. #5AB5CB · DE5780
Water Baby
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Water Baby Technical Profile
What color is Water Baby? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #5AB5CB. Colors similar to Water Baby include Sherwin-Williams Fountain, Behr Yacht Blue, Benjamin Moore Atlantis Blue. Water Baby has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Water Baby depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Water Baby
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Baby
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Baby
#5AB5CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798DB9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Baby
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Baby 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Water Baby.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water Baby — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Baby have?
Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Water Baby from other brands?
The closest matches are Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (#56B5CA), Yacht Blue by Behr (#60B7CB), Atlantis Blue by Benjamin Moore (#55B2CA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Water Baby?
Water Baby has an LRV of 39.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Water Baby's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.