Bell Blue DET554 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #618B97, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay Harbor Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #618B97 · DET554
Bell Blue
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bell Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#618B97
RGB97, 139, 151
Estimated LRV23.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Bell Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bell Blue
#618B97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808CAB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bell Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bell Blue Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Bell Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bell Blue have?
Bell Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bell Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bell Blue are Bay Harbor Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Secret Cove by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Georgian Revival Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bell Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bell Blue?
Bell Blue has a estimated lightness value of 23.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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