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Dunn-Edwards Deep Mystery

DE5923 · #494C59 · LRV ~7.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Evening Sky (~97% proximity)

Deep Mystery (DE5923) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Evening Sky (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Deep Mystery in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5923

HEX

#494C59

RGB

73, 76, 89

HSL

229°, 10%, 32%

Family

Blues

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Deep Mystery FAQ

What undertone does Deep Mystery have?

Deep Mystery has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Deep Mystery?

Deep Mystery has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Deep Mystery in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Evening Sky (833), ~97% proximity; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Dark Denim (S510-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sea Mariner (SW 9640), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~90% 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 Deep Mystery?

The HEX code of Deep Mystery (DE5923) is #494C59, RGB 73, 76, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.