Wild Blue Yonder DE5855 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B3D9F3, LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afton Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3D9F3 · DE5855
Wild Blue Yonder
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wild Blue Yonder Technical Profile
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Wild Blue Yonder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Blue Yonder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWild Blue Yonder
Nearly identical
PPGAfton Blue
Afton Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Elevated
Behr
Nearly identical
Gentle Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bluebelle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Young Boy Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Balm
Kilz
Very similar
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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.
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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Blue Yonder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Blue Yonder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Blue Yonder are Afton Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Elevated by Behr (a near-identical match), Gentle Wind by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild Blue Yonder'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 Wild Blue Yonder?
Wild Blue Yonder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.