Denim Tradition DE5885 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7F97B5, estimated LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celestial Horizon from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #7F97B5 · DE5885
Denim Tradition
30%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Denim Tradition Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F97B5
RGB127, 151, 181
Estimated LRV30.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
#7C94B3
Close digital match
Mystery
Behr
#8098B3
Close digital match
Celestial Horizon
Vista Paint
#7B93B2
Close digital match
Cry Me a River
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#8396B0
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#7796B8
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#8597B8
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Bluesy Note
Sherwin-Williams
#7C9AB5
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Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
#889FC0
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Celestial Horizon
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#8FA4BF
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RAL
#9DA1AA
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Colors That Work With Denim Tradition
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Denim Tradition
#7F97B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8785AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Denim Tradition
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Denim Tradition 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
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Denim Tradition — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Denim Tradition have?
Denim Tradition by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Denim Tradition from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Denim Tradition are Celestial Horizon by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mystery by Behr (a close digital match), Celestial Horizon by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Denim Tradition'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 Denim Tradition?
Denim Tradition has a estimated lightness value of 30.0, 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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