Blue Intrigue by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #7F809C · DE5928

Blue Intrigue

22%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Blue Intrigue DE5928 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7F809C, LRV 22 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen's Wreath from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Intrigue Technical Profile

HEX Code#7F809C
RGB127, 128, 156
LRV22.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Blue Intrigue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Intrigue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsBlue Intrigue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreQueen's Wreath

Queen's Wreath

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Rapture

Valspar

Nearly identical

Magic Cape

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gothic Amethyst

Behr

Very similar

Deep Empire Blue

PPG

Very similar

Premiere Purple

Vista Paint

Very similar

Violet Vibes

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mythical

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Magical Twilight

Kilz

Visible difference

Pearl Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Intrigue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Intrigue

#7F809C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9885AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Intrigue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Gothic Amethyst

Complement

Orestes

Blue Intrigue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Happy Trails

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pesto

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Blue Intrigue.

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Grape Jam

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#7F779A

Bossa Nova Blue

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Your Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5921

#787E93

Pale Eggplant

Dunn-Edwards · DE5956

#8A779A

Smashed Grape

Dunn-Edwards · DE5963

#8775A1

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Galaxy

Benjamin Moore · 2117-20

#423E45

Charming Violet

Hirshfield's · 1221

#8C7281

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Blue Intrigue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Intrigue have?
Blue Intrigue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Blue Intrigue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Intrigue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Intrigue are Queen's Wreath by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Queen's by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rapture by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Intrigue'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 Blue Intrigue?
Blue Intrigue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.4, 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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