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Dunn-Edwards China Clay

DE5802 · #718B9A · LRV ~24.3

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite (~97% proximity)

China Clay (DE5802) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.3 (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 Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to China Clay in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

24.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5802

HEX

#718B9A

RGB

113, 139, 154

HSL

202°, 17%, 52%

Family

Blues

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China Clay FAQ

What undertone does China Clay have?

China Clay 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 China Clay?

China Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.3 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 China Clay in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Azurite (HGSW9148), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: West Coast (CC-750), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Royal Gray (4006-4A), ~96% proximity; Behr: Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4), ~93% proximity; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~91% 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 China Clay?

The HEX code of China Clay (DE5802) is #718B9A, RGB 113, 139, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.