Ref. #B3D9F3 · DE5855
Wild Blue Yonder
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wild Blue Yonder Technical Profile
What color is Wild Blue Yonder? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #B3D9F3. Colors similar to Wild Blue Yonder include Behr Elevated, Valspar Gentle Wind, Behr Skysail Blue. Wild Blue Yonder has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Wild Blue Yonder sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Wild Blue Yonder
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Blue Yonder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Blue Yonder
#B3D9F3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C75C6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Blue Yonder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Blue Yonder 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 Wild Blue Yonder.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Blue Yonder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Blue Yonder have?
Wild Blue Yonder by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Wild Blue Yonder from other brands?
The closest matches are Elevated by Behr (#B5D5EC), Gentle Wind by Valspar (#B7D6ED), Skysail Blue by Behr (#ABD5F4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wild Blue Yonder?
Wild Blue Yonder has an LRV of 65.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Blue Yonder's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.