Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Wandering River |
| SKU | DE5850 |
| Hex | #73A4C6 |
| RGB | 115, 164, 198 |
| HSL | 205°, 42%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Wandering River
Wandering River sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Wandering 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
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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Wandering 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 #73A4C6 in HSL space. Pair Wandering 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 Wandering River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wandering 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 DE5850 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Wandering River
At Behr, the closest color to Wandering River is Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jean Jacket Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wandering River
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wandering River is Lafayette Blue (CW-610) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lafayette Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wandering River
Valspar's nearest match is Boo Blue (V072-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35.3 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wandering River without repainting risk. See the full Boo Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wandering River
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wandering River is Overcast (PPG1242-4) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wandering River
At Glidden, the closest color to Wandering River is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wandering River
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Wandering River. The nearest is Blue Morning Glory (138-6DB) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Morning Glory swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wandering River
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Wandering River is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wandering River
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Wandering River is Sea of Atlantis (0653). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sea of Atlantis and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wandering River
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Wandering River is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wandering River
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sanctuary (C2-766), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wandering River without repainting risk. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wandering River
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wandering River is Key West Zenith (0646) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key West Zenith swatch →