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Dunn-Edwards Bay of HopeDE6331 · #BFC9D0 · LRV 53

Bay of Hope reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6331 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS BAY OF HOPE
RGB 191, 201, 208LRV 53

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameBay of Hope
SKUDE6331
Hex#BFC9D0
RGB191, 201, 208
HSL205°, 15%, 78%
LRV53
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Dunn-Edwards Bay of Hope

At LRV 53, Bay of Hope is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Bay of Hope is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6239 · #BFC9D0 · ΔE 0 · LRV 57
SW 6534 · #BBC7D2 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 56
SW 9145 · #B7C9D1 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 57
SW 6225 · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 58

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All gray at Behr →
MQ3-58 · #BFCBD1 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 58
N530-3 · #BDCCD1 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 59
MQ5-18 · #C4C8D0 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 58
UL240-14 · #BDCAD8 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 58

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.53
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
2130-60 · #C1CAD1 · ΔE 0.53 · LRV 58
2132-60 · #C3C9CD · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 57
1626 · #C0CACD · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 57
2121-40 · #C3C8CB · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 57

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All gray at Valspar →
V137-2 · #C4CCD3 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 59.5
4006-3A · #BACCD6 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 58.4
8004-37B · #BFCBCD · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 58
4005-1B · #C3C6C7 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 56.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1041-4 · #BCC5CE · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 55
PPG1040-2 · #BFCED5 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 60
PPG1168-3 · #C6CBD7 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 60
PPG1165-3 · #BFC6D4 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 56

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All gray at Glidden →
70BG 56/061 · #BCC8D1 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 56
30BG 56/045 · #BCC7CC · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 56
PPG1041-4 · #BCC5CF · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 55
PPG1165-3 · #BFC7D4 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 57

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All gray at Dutch Boy →
340-2DB · #BDC7D0 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 56
338-2DB · #BCCBD4 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 58
431-1DB · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 58
341-2DB · #C6C8CB · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 58
HGSW 3357 · #BFC9D0 · ΔE 0 · LRV 57
HGSW 6239 · #BFC9D0 · ΔE 0 · LRV 57
HGSW 3317 · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 58
HGSW 6225 · #BCCBCE · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 58

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-93 · #C1C6CE · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 56
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 55

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 62
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 61

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0503 · #C0CBD0 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 58
0623 · #B8C8D4 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 56
0630 · #B6C7D0 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 55
H040 · #BECCCC · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 56

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0503 · #BDC9CE · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 58
0510 · #C7CBCE · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60
H0040 · #C1CECF · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 60

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All gray at Rodda →
R085 · #B8CBD4 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 58
R103 · #CBCCD4 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 61

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-754 · #BDCBD6 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 58
C2-736 · #BACCD8 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 59
C2-976 · #B6C8CA · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 56
C2-992 · #C6C6C6 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 56

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.65
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 56

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All gray at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 50

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at Kompozit →
0503 · #BDC9CE · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 57
0510 · #C7CBCE · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 59
0623 · #B5C7D4 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 55

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Bay of Hope within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE6374 · LRV 53
DET565 · LRV 57
DEGR65 · LRV 58
DE6360 · LRV 50
DE6387 · LRV 53
DEGR61 · LRV 61

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BFC9D0 in HSL space. Pair Bay of Hope with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BFC9D0 + #D0C6BF
TRIADIC
#BFC9D0 · #D0BFC9 · #C9D0BF
ANALOGOUS
#BFD0CF · #BFC9D0 · #BFC1D0

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.68:1fail
Sample text on black
12.48:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Bay of Hope Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bay of Hope from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE6331 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay of Hope

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bay of Hope is Upward (SW 6239). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Upward and you'll get the same color. See the full Upward swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Behr's nearest match is Alice White (MQ3-58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Alice White swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bay of Hope

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bay of Hope is Iced Slate (2130-60). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iced Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Iced Slate swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Bay of Hope

At Valspar, the closest color to Bay of Hope is Milky Way (8004-37B) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Milky Way swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bay of Hope

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bay of Hope. The nearest is Northern Exposure (PPG1165-3) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Northern Exposure swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Glidden's nearest match is Mild Wind Blue (70BG 56/061), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Mild Wind Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Legacy (340-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Legacy swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay of Hope

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bay of Hope is Upward (HGSW 3357). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Upward and you'll get the same color. See the full Upward swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bay of Hope

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bay of Hope is Cement Pots (JG-93) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cement Pots swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Water Droplet (0503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Water Droplet (0503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Bay of Hope

At Rodda, the closest color to Bay of Hope is Dream Whisper (R085) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream Whisper swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Bay of Hope

C2 Paint's nearest match is Apprentice (C2-754), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Apprentice swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Bay of Hope

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Bay of Hope is Pigeon Gray (PIGEON GRAY) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bay of Hope. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bay of Hope

Kompozit's nearest match is Water Droplet (0503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Bay of Hope without repainting risk. See the full Water Droplet swatch →

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