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