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Dunn-Edwards Blue Intrigue

DE5928 · #7F809C · LRV ~22.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (~97% proximity)

Blue Intrigue (DE5928) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Intrigue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Blue Intrigue?

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

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

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