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Dunn-Edwards Before the Storm

DE5796 · #4D6A77 · LRV ~13.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Shipwreck (~98% proximity)

Before the Storm (DE5796) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Shipwreck (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Before the Storm in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5796

HEX

#4D6A77

RGB

77, 106, 119

HSL

199°, 21%, 38%

Family

Blues

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Before the Storm FAQ

What undertone does Before the Storm have?

Before the Storm is a dark blue with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Before the Storm?

Before the Storm has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Before the Storm in other brands?

Behr: Shipwreck (S470-6), ~98% proximity; PPG: Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Waterloo (SW 9141), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Waterloo (HGSW9141), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Spellbound (1659), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Folk Blue (V107-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Before the Storm?

The HEX code of Before the Storm (DE5796) is #4D6A77, RGB 77, 106, 119. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.