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Dunn-Edwards Astral

DE5856 · #8EC2E7 · LRV ~50.1

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Rhodes (~97% proximity)

Astral (DE5856) is a mid-tone blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Rhodes (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Astral in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

50.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5856

HEX

#8EC2E7

RGB

142, 194, 231

HSL

205°, 65%, 73%

Family

Blues

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Astral FAQ

What is the LRV of Astral?

Astral has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Astral in other brands?

Behr: Rhodes (P510-3), ~97% proximity; PPG: Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Double Denim (V072-3), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Marguerite (2063-50), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Undercool (SW 6957), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (HGSW6801), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~74% 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 Astral?

The HEX code of Astral (DE5856) is #8EC2E7, RGB 142, 194, 231. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.