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Dunn-Edwards Taliesin Blue

DEC798 · #707E84 · LRV 20

Compare with other brands: Valspar Academy Gray is a 98% match

Taliesin Blue (DEC798) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 20 (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 Valspar Academy Gray (98% match).

Compare Taliesin Blue with other brands

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LRV

20 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEC798

HEX

#707E84

RGB

112, 126, 132

HSL

198°, 8%, 48%

Family

Blues

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Taliesin Blue FAQ

What undertone does Taliesin Blue have?

Taliesin Blue is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. 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 Taliesin Blue?

Taliesin Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20 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 Taliesin Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Academy Gray (5001-2A), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Montpelier (AF-555), 97%; Behr: Charcoal Blue (N490-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Foggy Day (SW 6235), 95%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 95%; PPG: Phantom (PPG1036-6), 95%; Glidden: Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), 93%. 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 Taliesin Blue?

The HEX code of Taliesin Blue (DEC798) is #707E84, RGB 112, 126, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.