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Dunn-Edwards Himalayan Blue Poppy

DEFD54 · #68ABC5 · LRV ~36.1

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Tidal Basin (~96% proximity)

Himalayan Blue Poppy (DEFD54) is a mid-tone blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 36.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Tidal Basin (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Himalayan Blue Poppy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

36.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEFD54

HEX

#68ABC5

RGB

104, 171, 197

HSL

197°, 44%, 59%

Family

Blues

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Himalayan Blue Poppy FAQ

What is the LRV of Himalayan Blue Poppy?

Himalayan Blue Poppy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Himalayan Blue Poppy in other brands?

Valspar: Tidal Basin (5001-7C), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: I've Got the Blues (774), ~94% proximity; Behr: Frisky Blue (M490-4), ~91% proximity; PPG: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Flyway (SW 6794), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Flyway (HGSW6794), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~74% 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy?

The HEX code of Himalayan Blue Poppy (DEFD54) is #68ABC5, RGB 104, 171, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.