San Gabriel Blue DET557 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2F6679, estimated LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearl Gentian Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #2F6679 · DET557
San Gabriel Blue
12%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
San Gabriel Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#2F6679
RGB47, 102, 121
Estimated LRV11.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With San Gabriel Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San Gabriel Blue
#2F6679
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#515F8A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San Gabriel Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San Gabriel Blue 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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San Gabriel Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San Gabriel Blue have?
San Gabriel Blue 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 San Gabriel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San Gabriel Blue are Pearl Gentian Blue by RAL (a close digital match), Bainbridge Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nostalgic Evening by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel Blue?
San Gabriel Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.5, 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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