Periscope DE5873 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #52677B, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baritone Blues from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #52677B · DE5873
Periscope
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Periscope Technical Profile
HEX Code#52677B
RGB82, 103, 123
Estimated LRV12.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Periscope
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Periscope
#52677B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#676799
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Periscope
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Periscope 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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Periscope — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periscope have?
Periscope by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Periscope from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Periscope are Baritone Blues by Valspar (a very close match), Mountain River by Valspar (a very close match), English Channel by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Periscope'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 Periscope?
Periscope has a estimated lightness value of 12.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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