Bell Blue DET554 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #618B97, 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.
Ref. #618B97 · DET554
Bell Blue
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bell Blue Technical Profile
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Bell Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bell Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBell Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBay Harbor Blue
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Secret Cove
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Adirondack Blue
Behr
Very similar
Smoked Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Lakeside Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Voyage
Valspar
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bell Blue
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bell Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bell Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bell Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bell Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bell Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bell Blue are Bay Harbor Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bell Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.