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Dunn-Edwards Blue Intrigue

DE5928 · #7F809C · LRV 22.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath is a 97% match

Blue Intrigue (DE5928) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 22.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (97% match).

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LRV

22.4 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5928

HEX

#7F809C

RGB

127, 128, 156

HSL

238°, 13%, 55%

Family

Blues

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Blue Intrigue FAQ

What undertone does Blue Intrigue have?

Blue Intrigue 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 Blue Intrigue?

Blue Intrigue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.4 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 Blue Intrigue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (1426), 97%; Behr: Velvet Curtain (S540-5), 94%; PPG: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), 90%; Glidden: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (SW 6550), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (HGSW6550), 90%; Valspar: Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 77%. 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 Blue Intrigue?

The HEX code of Blue Intrigue (DE5928) is #7F809C, RGB 127, 128, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.