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Dunn-Edwards Beautiful Blue

DEA136 · #186DB6 · LRV 14.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Big Country Blue is a 94% match

Beautiful Blue (DEA136) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 14.5 (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 Big Country Blue (94% match).

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LRV

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 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.

What is the closest match to Beautiful Blue in other brands?

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