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Dunn-Edwards Beautiful Blue

DEA136 · #186DB6 · LRV ~14.5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Big Country Blue (~94% proximity)

Beautiful Blue (DEA136) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.5 (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 Big Country Blue (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Beautiful Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

14.5 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA136

HEX

#186DB6

RGB

24, 109, 182

HSL

208°, 77%, 40%

Family

Blues

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Beautiful Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Beautiful Blue?

Beautiful Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.5 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 Beautiful Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Big Country Blue (2066-30), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Cobalt Stone (PPG1241-7), ~92% proximity; PPG: Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C), ~85% proximity; Behr: Indigo Batik (P530-6), ~83% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~78% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~65% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~46% 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 Beautiful Blue?

The HEX code of Beautiful Blue (DEA136) is #186DB6, RGB 24, 109, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.