Water Baby DE5780 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5AB5CB, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fountain from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5AB5CB · DE5780
Water Baby
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Water Baby in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Baby in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWater Baby
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFountain
Fountain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yacht Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Atlantis Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sailing Ship
Kilz
Nearly identical
High Dive
PPG
Nearly identical
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Horizon
Valspar
Very similar
Epimethius
Vista Paint
Very similar
Epimethius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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.
Water Baby — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Baby have?
Water Baby 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 Water Baby in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Baby from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Baby are Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yacht Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Atlantis Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Baby'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 Water Baby?
Water Baby has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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 Water Baby's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.