Bidwell Blue DET551 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A9B9B5, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Pond from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A9B9B5 · DET551
Bidwell Blue
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bidwell Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9B9B5
RGB169, 185, 181
Estimated LRV46.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#A5B4AF
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#A8B8B7
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#ACB8B2
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#A8BBBA
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#ADBCB4
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#ADC0BE
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Colors That Work With Bidwell Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bidwell Blue
#A9B9B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bidwell Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bidwell 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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Bidwell Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bidwell Blue have?
Bidwell Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Bidwell Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bidwell Blue are Frozen Pond by Behr (a close digital match), Elegant Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Water Surface by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bidwell 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 Bidwell Blue?
Bidwell Blue has a estimated lightness value of 46.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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