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Dunn-Edwards Dover Straits

DE5866 · #326AB1 · LRV ~14.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Rainbow Bright (~93% proximity)

Dover Straits (DE5866) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.2 (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 Glidden Rainbow Bright (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Dover Straits in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

14.2 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5866

HEX

#326AB1

RGB

50, 106, 177

HSL

214°, 56%, 45%

Family

Blues

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Dover Straits FAQ

What is the LRV of Dover Straits?

Dover Straits has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.2 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 Dover Straits in other brands?

Glidden: Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Big Country Blue (2066-30), ~91% proximity; Behr: Indigo Batik (P530-6), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Miracle at Wrigley (8001-45G), ~87% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hyper Blue (SW 6965), ~77% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~70% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~48% 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 Dover Straits?

The HEX code of Dover Straits (DE5866) is #326AB1, RGB 50, 106, 177. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.