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Dunn-Edwards Am I Blue?
DEFD51 · #49527F · LRV ~9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Roman Violet (~97% proximity)Am I Blue? (DEFD51) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Roman Violet (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Am I Blue? in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEFD51
HEX
#49527F
RGB
73, 82, 127
HSL
230°, 27%, 39%
Family
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Am I Blue? FAQ
What is the LRV of Am I Blue??
Am I Blue? has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Am I Blue? in other brands?
PPG: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Karmic Grape (4002-8C), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bistro Blue (1421), ~91% proximity; Behr: Purple Prince (P550-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Glory (SW 6971), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~62% 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 Am I Blue??
The HEX code of Am I Blue? (DEFD51) is #49527F, RGB 73, 82, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.