What undertone does Wild Blue Yonder DE5855 have?
Its D65 screen value comes out as light blue (blue undertone). That's a read on the numbers, not a guarantee of how the paint will look under every kind of room light.
Dunn-Edwards color reference
Wild Blue Yonder (DE5855) by Dunn-Edwards
#B3D9F3
A blue screen color with a light blue (blue undertone) reading and LRV 65.7. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.
- Hex
- #B3D9F3
- RGB
- 179, 217, 243
- HSL
- 204.4°, 72.7%, 82.7%
- Lab D65
- 84.83, -6.71, -16.8
- LRV
- 65.7 estimated
- Undertone
- light blue (blue undertone)
In a room
Where this color can work
Wild Blue Yonder is a light, definite blue for bedrooms, baths, children's spaces, or a relaxed ceiling treatment. It can feel expansive with white and pale wood, while tan leather or warm woven texture prevents an overly cool scheme. Sky light may intensify the blue, especially near large windows. Review the sample on more than one orientation and beside the final bedding or tile, since broad blue materials can multiply the perceived saturation.
Not affiliated with any paint brand. On-screen colors are approximations compiled from public references; verify with a physical swatch.
Cross-brand shortlist
Three nearby values in every other palette
Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.
Sherwin-Williamsnearest three
Benjamin Moorenearest three
Valsparnearest three
PPGnearest three
Within Dunn-Edwards
Similar, lighter, and darker
Provenance
Recorded source
- Color value source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
- Retrieved:
- LRV is calculated from the sRGB value and is labeled as an estimate.
Saveable reference
Color and closest-match card
FAQ
Questions about Wild Blue Yonder
What is the LRV of Wild Blue Yonder?
Wild Blue Yonder is listed here at LRV 65.7, calculated as a screen-light estimate. Confirm the manufacturer's current technical value before specifying paint.
Which other-brand color is closest to Wild Blue Yonder?
The tables show three candidates in each other brand, ranked by ΔE2000. The first result is the closest match on screen, but you'll still want a physical sample to be sure. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Gentle Wind 4006-9B by Valspar at ΔE 1.712.
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