Ref. #5D66AA · DE5908
Bellflower
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bellflower Technical Profile
What color is Bellflower? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #5D66AA. Colors similar to Bellflower include Valspar Twinkle Night, PPG Blue Calico, PPG Blue Calico. Bellflower has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Bellflower creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Bellflower
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bellflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bellflower
#5D66AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bellflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bellflower 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 Bellflower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bellflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bellflower have?
Bellflower by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Bellflower from other brands?
The closest matches are Twinkle Night by Valspar (#5A65A1), Blue Calico by PPG (#5868AE), Blue Calico by PPG (#5868AE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bellflower?
Bellflower has an LRV of 14.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bellflower's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.