Bidwell Blue DET551 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A9B9B5, 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.
Ref. #A9B9B5 · DET551
Bidwell Blue
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bidwell Blue Technical Profile
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Bidwell Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bidwell 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-EdwardsBidwell Blue
Nearly identical
BehrFrozen Pond
Frozen Pond
Behr
Nearly identical
Elegant Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ocean Cruise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Eucalyptus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lucinda
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wedgewood Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Jolene
Valspar
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bidwell Blue
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
Pure 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
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 Bidwell Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bidwell Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bidwell Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bidwell Blue are Frozen Pond by Behr (a near-identical match), Elegant Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Water Surface by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bidwell Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.