The Blues DE5859 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #296A9D, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowen Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #296A9D · DE5859
The Blues
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
The Blues Technical Profile
HEX Code#296A9D
RGB41, 106, 157
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to The Blues
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
#246CA6
Close digital match
In the Nick
Valspar
#28679E
Close digital match
Paddington Blue
Benjamin Moore
#146AA8
Close digital match
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
#346EA0
Close digital match
Bowen Blue
Hirshfield's
#126DA8
Close digital match
Mondrian Blue
Behr
#0F689C
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Beyond The Sea
Kilz
#346696
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Starry Night
PPG
#286492
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Blue Chip
Sherwin-Williams
#016EA7
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Sky Blue
RAL
#2271B3
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#4280B8
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Colors That Work With The Blues
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
The Blues
#296A9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5156A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for The Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
The Blues 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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The Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does The Blues have?
The Blues 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 The Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to The Blues are Bowen Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), In the Nick by Valspar (a close digital match), Paddington Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting The Blues'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 The Blues?
The Blues has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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