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Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky

DE5942 · #8980C1 · LRV 24.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Unimaginable is a 93% match

Faraway Sky (DE5942) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 24.6 (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 Behr Unimaginable (93% match).

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LRV

24.6 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5942

HEX

#8980C1

RGB

137, 128, 193

HSL

248°, 34%, 63%

Family

Blues

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Faraway Sky FAQ

What is the LRV of Faraway Sky?

Faraway Sky has an 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.

What is the closest match to Faraway Sky in other brands?

Behr: Unimaginable (P560-5), 93%; Valspar: Bravo! (8001-48E), 92%; Benjamin Moore: California Lilac (2068-40), 87%; Glidden: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), 86%; PPG: Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), 85%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 74%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), 74%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 53%. 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 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.