Ref. #ADC5C9 · DE5772
Blue Spruce
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Spruce Technical Profile
What color is Blue Spruce? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #ADC5C9. Colors similar to Blue Spruce include Benjamin Moore Soft Chinchilla, Benjamin Moore Paradiso, Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain. Blue Spruce has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Blue Spruce sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Blue Spruce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Spruce
#ADC5C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Spruce have?
Blue Spruce by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Spruce from other brands?
The closest matches are Soft Chinchilla by Benjamin Moore (#AEC4C9), Paradiso by Benjamin Moore (#AAC4C7), Blue Porcelain by Benjamin Moore (#B2C8CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Spruce?
Blue Spruce has an LRV of 53.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Spruce's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.