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Dunn-Edwards Blue Velvet
DET559 · #0D6183 · LRV ~10.3
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Chintz (~99% proximity)Blue Velvet (DET559) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Chintz (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Velvet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.3 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DET559
HEX
#0D6183
RGB
13, 97, 131
HSL
197°, 82%, 28%
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Blue Velvet FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.3 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 Blue Velvet in other brands?
Valspar: Chintz (8002-43F), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Adriatic Sea (SW 6790), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adriatic Sea (HGSW6790), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bermuda Blue (2061-30), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Animation (PPG1159-6), ~90% proximity; PPG: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), ~89% proximity; Behr: Living Stream (M490-6), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~67% 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 Blue Velvet?
The HEX code of Blue Velvet (DET559) is #0D6183, RGB 13, 97, 131. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.