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Danube

16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Danube 6803 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2377A2, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Danube Technical Profile

HEX Code#2377A2
RGB35, 119, 162
LRV16.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Danube in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Danube in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDanube
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Lake

Summer Lake

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Blue Macaw

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Bering Wave

Behr

Nearly identical

Splashed Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

North Sea

PPG

Nearly identical

Peninsula

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Peninsula

Vista Paint

Very similar

Aspiration

Kilz

Very similar

Cosmic Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Sky Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Pea Flower Tea

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Danube

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Danube

#2377A2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4C5CAC

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Danube

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Danube

Complement

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Danube Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Jocular Green

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Azure Tide

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Icicle

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Luxurious Red

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Danube.

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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.

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Denim Light

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Playful Pool

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Blue Oasis

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Sapphire Ice

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Mystical Shade

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Danube — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Danube have?
Danube by Sherwin-Williams 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 Danube in your own space before committing.
What colors match Danube from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Danube are Summer Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Macaw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bering Wave by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Danube'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 Danube?
Danube has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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Why Danube's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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