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Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky
DE5942 · #8980C1 · LRV ~24.6
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Unimaginable (~93% proximity)Faraway Sky (DE5942) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.6 (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 Behr Unimaginable (~93% proximity).
Closest tone to Faraway Sky in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
24.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5942
HEX
#8980C1
RGB
137, 128, 193
HSL
248°, 34%, 63%
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Faraway Sky FAQ
What is the LRV of Faraway Sky?
Faraway Sky has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.6 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 Faraway Sky in other brands?
Behr: Unimaginable (P560-5), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Bravo! (8001-48E), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: California Lilac (2068-40), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), ~86% proximity; PPG: Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), ~85% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), ~74% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~74% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~53% 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 Faraway Sky?
The HEX code of Faraway Sky (DE5942) is #8980C1, RGB 137, 128, 193. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.