Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Denim Tradition |
| SKU | DE5885 |
| Hex | #7F97B5 |
| RGB | 127, 151, 181 |
| HSL | 213°, 27%, 60% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition
Denim Tradition sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Denim Tradition is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Denim Tradition within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7F97B5 in HSL space. Pair Denim Tradition with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Denim Tradition from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5885 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Denim Tradition
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Denim Tradition is Bluesy Note (SW 9064) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluesy Note swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Behr's nearest match is Mystery (MQ5-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Tradition without repainting risk. See the full Mystery swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Denim Tradition
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Denim Tradition is Steel Blue (823) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 35 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Marble (V110-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29.9 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Tradition without repainting risk. See the full Blue Marble swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Denim Tradition
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Denim Tradition. The nearest is Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Walden Pond swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Denim Tradition
At Glidden, the closest color to Denim Tradition is Gingham Blue (10BB 30/203) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gingham Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Denim Tradition. The nearest is Purplelicious (241-4DB) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purplelicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Denim Tradition
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Denim Tradition is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Denim Tradition. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Celestial Horizon (0589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Tradition without repainting risk. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Celestial Horizon (0589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Tradition without repainting risk. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Denim Tradition
Kompozit's nearest match is Celestial Horizon (0589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Tradition without repainting risk. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →