Taliesin Blue DEC798 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #707E84, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Montpelier from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #707E84 · DEC798
Taliesin Blue
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Taliesin Blue Technical Profile
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Taliesin Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taliesin 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-EdwardsTaliesin Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMontpelier
Montpelier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Atlantic Shoreline
Behr
Nearly identical
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Green Wetland
PPG
Very similar
Academy Gray
Valspar
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Vista Paint
Very similar
Classic Movie
Kilz
Very similar
Industrialized
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taliesin Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taliesin Blue
#707E84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E87A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taliesin Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taliesin 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 Taliesin Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taliesin Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taliesin Blue have?
Taliesin Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Taliesin Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taliesin Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taliesin Blue are Montpelier by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Atlantic Shoreline by Behr (a near-identical match), Atlantic Shoreline by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Taliesin 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 Taliesin Blue?
Taliesin Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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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Why Taliesin Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.