Ref. #65869B · DE5816
Seal Pup
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Seal Pup Technical Profile
What color is Seal Pup? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #65869B. Colors similar to Seal Pup include Benjamin Moore Blue Nose, Benjamin Moore Blue Nose, Behr South Pacific. Seal Pup has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Seal Pup creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Seal Pup
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seal Pup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seal Pup
#65869B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seal Pup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seal Pup 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 Seal Pup.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seal Pup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seal Pup have?
Seal Pup by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Seal Pup from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore (#6488A0), Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore (#6488A0), South Pacific by Behr (#678596). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seal Pup?
Seal Pup has an LRV of 22.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seal Pup's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.