Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Peace River |
| SKU | DE5800 |
| Hex | #A8BFCC |
| RGB | 168, 191, 204 |
| HSL | 202°, 26%, 73% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Peace River
Peace River sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Peace River 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
18 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Peace River 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 #A8BFCC in HSL space. Pair Peace River 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 Peace River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peace River 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 DE5800 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peace River
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peace River is Windy Blue (SW 6240) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Peace River
Behr has no exact twin of Peace River. The nearest is Simply Blue (PPU15-16) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simply Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Peace River
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Peace River is Mediterranean Sky (1662) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mediterranean Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peace River
At Valspar, the closest color to Peace River is Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.8 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northern Sky Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peace River
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Peace River is Graceful (PPG1152-3). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Graceful and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Peace River
The closest Glidden equivalent of Peace River is Graceful (PPG1152-3). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Graceful and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peace River
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Peace River is Lovebird Blue (239-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovebird Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peace River
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peace River is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Peace River
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Peace River is Parma Gray (NO. 27) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parma Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peace River
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Peace River. The nearest is Bluette (0616) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bluette swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peace River
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Peace River is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Peace River
Rodda has no exact twin of Peace River. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Peace River
At Clare, the closest color to Peace River is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Peace River
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Peace River is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Peace River
At Backdrop, the closest color to Peace River is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Peace River
At Kompozit, the closest color to Peace River is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →