Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sanctuary Spa |
| SKU | DE5843 |
| Hex | #66B2E4 |
| RGB | 102, 178, 228 |
| HSL | 204°, 70%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Sanctuary Spa
Sanctuary Spa sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Sanctuary Spa 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Sanctuary Spa 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 #66B2E4 in HSL space. Pair Sanctuary Spa 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 Sanctuary Spa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sanctuary Spa 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 DE5843 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
At Behr, the closest color to Sanctuary Spa is Washed Denim (M530-4) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Washed Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sanctuary Spa is Sea to Shining Sea (789) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea to Shining Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
At Valspar, the closest color to Sanctuary Spa is BFF Blue (8001-42D) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full BFF Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sanctuary Spa without repainting risk. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sanctuary Spa is Blue Note (86BG 43/321). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 43 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Blue Note and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Note swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sanctuary Spa. The nearest is Perfect Day (137-5DB) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Day swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sanctuary Spa. The nearest is Acapulco Dive (0639) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Robin's Egg (H0053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sanctuary Spa without repainting risk. See the full Robin's Egg swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sanctuary Spa
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sanctuary Spa. The nearest is Acapulco Dive (0639) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acapulco Dive swatch →