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Dunn-Edwards The Blues

DE5859 · #296A9D · LRV 13.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar In the Nick is a 94% match

The Blues (DE5859) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 13.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar In the Nick (94% match).

Compare The Blues with other brands

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LRV

13.2 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5859

HEX

#296A9D

RGB

41, 106, 157

HSL

206°, 59%, 39%

Family

Blues

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The Blues FAQ

What is the LRV of The Blues?

The Blues has an 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.

What is the closest match to The Blues in other brands?

Valspar: In the Nick (8001-44F), 94%; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), 94%; PPG: Starry Night (PPG1161-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Old Glory (811), 93%; Glidden: Starry Night (PPG1161-6), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 63%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of The Blues?

The HEX code of The Blues (DE5859) is #296A9D, RGB 41, 106, 157. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.