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Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue
DET589 · #698EB3 · LRV 25.6
Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue is a 99% matchGenteel Blue (DET589) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 25.6 (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 Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue (99% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Genteel Blue in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Mariner's Tale (CC-876), 98%; Behr: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 92%; Valspar: Splendid Blue (4004-6A), 91%; Glidden: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), 89%; PPG: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), 89%. 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 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.