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Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue
DET589 · #698EB3 · LRV ~25.6
Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue (~99% proximity)Genteel Blue (DET589) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Genteel Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DET589
HEX
#698EB3
RGB
105, 142, 179
HSL
210°, 33%, 56%
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Genteel Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Genteel Blue?
Genteel Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.6 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Genteel Blue in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mariner's Tale (CC-876), ~98% proximity; Behr: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Splendid Blue (4004-6A), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), ~89% proximity; PPG: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), ~89% 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 Genteel Blue?
The HEX code of Genteel Blue (DET589) is #698EB3, RGB 105, 142, 179. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.