Genteel Blue DET589 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #698EB3, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heavenly Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #698EB3 · DET589
Genteel Blue
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Genteel Blue Technical Profile
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Genteel Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Genteel 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-EdwardsGenteel Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHeavenly Sky
Heavenly Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mariner's
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Just Chill
Kilz
Very similar
Scanda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mysteria
Behr
Very similar
Romance Blue
PPG
Very similar
Mountain Lake
Valspar
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Genteel Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Genteel Blue
#698EB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Genteel Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Genteel 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 Genteel Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Genteel Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Genteel Blue have?
Genteel Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Genteel Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Genteel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Genteel Blue are Heavenly Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cook's Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Heavenly Sky by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Genteel 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 Genteel Blue?
Genteel Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, 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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Why Genteel Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.