Himalayan Blue Poppy DEFD54 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #68ABC5, 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.
Ref. #68ABC5 · DEFD54
Himalayan Blue Poppy
36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Himalayan Blue Poppy Technical Profile
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Himalayan Blue Poppy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Himalayan Blue Poppy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHimalayan Blue Poppy
Very similar
BehrOcean View
Ocean View
Behr
Very similar
Soul Blue
Valspar
Very similar
I've Got the Blues
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Calm Spring
Kilz
Very similar
Flyway
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bright Blue
PPG
Very similar
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Epimethius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
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
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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 undertone does Himalayan Blue Poppy have?
Himalayan Blue Poppy by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy in your own space before committing.
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 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.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Himalayan Blue Poppy's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.