Himalayan Blue Poppy DEFD54 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #68ABC5, estimated LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean View from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #68ABC5 · DEFD54
Himalayan Blue Poppy
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Himalayan Blue Poppy Technical Profile
HEX Code#68ABC5
RGB104, 171, 197
Estimated LRV36.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Himalayan Blue Poppy
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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
Digital 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
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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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Himalayan Blue Poppy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Himalayan Blue Poppy have?
Himalayan Blue Poppy by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 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) — the best options for getting Himalayan Blue Poppy'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 Himalayan Blue Poppy?
Himalayan Blue Poppy has a estimated lightness value 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.
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