Madder Blue DE5926 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B5B6CE, LRV 48 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B6CE · DE5926
Madder Blue
48%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Madder Blue Technical Profile
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Madder Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Madder 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-EdwardsMadder Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Lilac
Spring Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Violet Daze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silverberry
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Freedom
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Very similar
Violet Vista
Vista Paint
Very similar
Collensia
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Madder Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Madder Blue
#B5B6CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Madder Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Madder 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 Madder 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.
Madder Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Madder Blue have?
Madder Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Madder Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Madder Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Madder Blue are Spring Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Violet Daze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Madder 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 Madder Blue?
Madder Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Madder Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.