Himalayan Blue Poppy is a calming choice — works as both a whole-house neutral when lightened and a dramatic anchor when deepened to navy. At LRV 36 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in low-light north-facing rooms unless you want a deliberately cool, cocooning effect, since blue can read chilly there.
Ref. #68ABC5 · DEFD54
Himalayan Blue Poppy
36%LRV Value
Himalayan Blue Poppy Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Himalayan Blue Poppy (DEFD54)? It's a medium cool blue — hex #68ABC5, LRV 36. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Behr Ocean View — a very close match, with Valspar Soul Blue and Benjamin Moore I've Got the Blues also close. Its LRV of 36 gives Himalayan Blue Poppy depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Himalayan Blue Poppy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Himalayan Blue Poppy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Himalayan Blue Poppy
#68ABC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E8AB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Himalayan Blue Poppy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Himalayan Blue Poppy — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Himalayan Blue Poppy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Himalayan Blue Poppy are Ocean View by Behr (a very close match), Soul Blue by Valspar (a very close match), I've Got the Blues by Benjamin Moore (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Himalayan Blue Poppy's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Himalayan Blue Poppy?
Himalayan Blue Poppy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Himalayan Blue Poppy depends on the room. Here's how to choose.