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Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue

DE5898 · #B9C4DE · LRV ~55.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Agapanthus (~99% proximity)

Prim Blue (DE5898) is a light blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Agapanthus (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Prim Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

55.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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