Madder Blue DE5926 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B5B6CE, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B5B6CE · DE5926
Madder Blue
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Madder Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5B6CE
RGB181, 182, 206
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spring Lilac
PPG
#B1B3CB
Close digital match
Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore
#B9BAD3
Close digital match
Violet Daze
Dutch Boy
#B7B8D3
Close digital match
Silverberry
Behr
#B6B4CD
Close digital match
Purple Freedom
Valspar
#AEB0CB
Close digital match
Hush Lilac
Kilz
#B2B8D0
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Violet Vista
Vista Paint
#BABED7
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Collensia
Hirshfield's
#BDB7CD
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Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
#A7B2D4
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
Visible digital difference
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
#E3DBF2
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Madder Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Madder Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Madder Blue are Spring Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Blue Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Violet Daze by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Madder Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.