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Dunn-Edwards Bell Blue

DET554 · #618B97 · LRV 23.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Flood Tide is a 96% match

Bell Blue (DET554) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 23.2 (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 Flood Tide (96% match).

Compare Bell Blue with other brands

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LRV

23.2 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET554

HEX

#618B97

RGB

97, 139, 151

HSL

193°, 22%, 49%

Family

Blues

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Bell Blue FAQ

What undertone does Bell Blue have?

Bell Blue is a dark blue with a strong 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 Bell Blue?

Bell Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.2 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 Bell Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Flood Tide (5001-6A), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Secret Cove (SW 9058), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Secret Cove (HGSW9058), 95%; Behr: Oarsman Blue (S450-5), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Lakeside Cabin (1658), 92%; PPG: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 92%; Glidden: Baritone (PPG1149-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 90%. 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 Bell Blue?

The HEX code of Bell Blue (DET554) is #618B97, RGB 97, 139, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.