Heritage Blue DET550 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #90B1AE, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drizzle from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #90B1AE · DET550
Heritage Blue
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heritage Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#90B1AE
RGB144, 177, 174
Estimated LRV40.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Heritage Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heritage Blue
#90B1AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heritage Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heritage 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
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Heritage Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heritage Blue have?
Heritage Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Heritage Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heritage Blue are Drizzle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fog Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Stone Fence by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heritage 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 Heritage Blue?
Heritage Blue has a estimated lightness value of 40.4, 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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