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Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue

DE5914 · #767C9E · LRV 20.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Puttin' on the Ritz is a 97% match

Bossa Nova Blue (DE5914) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 20.7 (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 Puttin' on the Ritz (97% match).

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LRV

20.7 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5914

HEX

#767C9E

RGB

118, 124, 158

HSL

231°, 17%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Bossa Nova Blue FAQ

What undertone does Bossa Nova Blue have?

Bossa Nova Blue is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 Bossa Nova Blue?

Bossa Nova Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.7 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 Bossa Nova Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E), 97%; Behr: Kimono Violet (M550-6), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (1426), 92%; PPG: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), 87%; Glidden: Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 78%. 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 Bossa Nova Blue?

The HEX code of Bossa Nova Blue (DE5914) is #767C9E, RGB 118, 124, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.