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Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue

DE5898 · #B9C4DE · LRV 55.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Agapanthus is a 99% match

Prim Blue (DE5898) is a light blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 55.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Agapanthus (99% match).

Compare Prim Blue with other brands

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LRV

55.1 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5898

HEX

#B9C4DE

RGB

185, 196, 222

HSL

222°, 36%, 80%

Family

Blues

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Prim Blue FAQ

What undertone does Prim Blue have?

Prim Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a light 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 Prim Blue?

Prim Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Prim Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (SW 9066), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (HGSW9066), 99%; Behr: Eternal Elegance (M540-3), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Feather Soft (1431), 96%; Valspar: Canopy Bed (8002-46C), 94%; PPG: Blue Opal (PPG10-17), 93%; Glidden: BLUE OPAL (PPG10-17), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 83%. 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 Prim Blue?

The HEX code of Prim Blue (DE5898) is #B9C4DE, RGB 185, 196, 222. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.