Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Eastern Sky |
| SKU | DE5786 |
| Hex | #8FC1D2 |
| RGB | 143, 193, 210 |
| HSL | 195°, 43%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky
Eastern Sky sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Eastern Sky is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Eastern Sky within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8FC1D2 in HSL space. Pair Eastern Sky with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eastern Sky 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 DE5786 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eastern Sky
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eastern Sky is After the Rain (SW 9047) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full After the Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Eastern Sky
The closest Behr equivalent of Eastern Sky is Cotton Denim (BIC-10). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Cotton Denim and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotton Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eastern Sky
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Turquoise Powder (2057-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Eastern Sky without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise Powder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eastern Sky
At Valspar, the closest color to Eastern Sky is Angel Sol (8002-43C) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Sol swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eastern Sky
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Eastern Sky. The nearest is Wright Blue Mist (FLLW892) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Blue Mist swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Eastern Sky
The closest Glidden equivalent of Eastern Sky is Soft Bahama Blue (30BG 50/183). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Soft Bahama Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Bahama Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eastern Sky
Dutch Boy's nearest match is School's Out (234-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Eastern Sky without repainting risk. See the full School's Out swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eastern Sky
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eastern Sky is Vintage Aqua (HGSW 1345) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Aqua swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eastern Sky
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Eastern Sky. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eastern Sky
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Eastern Sky. The nearest is Mountain Main (0652) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Eastern Sky
At Rodda, the closest color to Eastern Sky is Shimmering Wave (R086) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →