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Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue

DE5887 · #50647F · LRV 12.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Luxe Blue is a 97% match

Admiral Blue (DE5887) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.4 (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 Sherwin-Williams Luxe Blue (97% match).

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LRV

12.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5887

HEX

#50647F

RGB

80, 100, 127

HSL

214°, 23%, 41%

Family

Blues

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Admiral Blue FAQ

What undertone does Admiral Blue have?

Admiral Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Admiral Blue?

Admiral Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.4 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 Admiral Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), 97%; Glidden: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 97%; PPG: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 96%; Valspar: Aurora Borealis (P037), 96%; Behr: Extreme (S530-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Heron (832), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Denim (HGSW6523), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 86%. 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 Admiral Blue?

The HEX code of Admiral Blue (DE5887) is #50647F, RGB 80, 100, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.