Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Genteel Blue |
| SKU | DET589 |
| Hex | #698EB3 |
| RGB | 105, 142, 179 |
| HSL | 210°, 33%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue
Genteel Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Genteel Blue 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
14 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Genteel Blue 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 #698EB3 in HSL space. Pair Genteel Blue 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 Genteel Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Genteel Blue 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 DET589 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Scanda (SW 6529) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scanda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Mysteria (580F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysteria swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Genteel Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Genteel Blue is Blue Dragon (810). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Blue Dragon and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Dragon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Splendid Blue (4004-6A) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splendid Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Genteel Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Genteel Blue. The nearest is Kimono (PPG1166-5) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kimono swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Genteel Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Genteel Blue. The nearest is Centurion Blue (30BB 27/209) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Centurion Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Blue Jay Blue (239-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jay Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Scanda (HGSW 1383) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scanda swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Genteel Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Genteel Blue is Cook's Blue (NO. 237). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Cook's Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Genteel Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Genteel Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Heavenly Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Genteel Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Genteel Blue is Swallow Tail (C2-765) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Genteel Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Genteel Blue. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Genteel Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Genteel Blue is Heavenly Sky (0618). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Heavenly Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Heavenly Sky swatch →