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Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue

DE5914 · #767C9E · LRV ~20.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Puttin' on the Ritz (~97% proximity)

Bossa Nova Blue (DE5914) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.7 (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 Valspar Puttin' on the Ritz (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Bossa Nova Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Bossa Nova Blue?

Bossa Nova Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bossa Nova Blue in other brands?

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