Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Genteel Blue |
| SKU | DET589 |
| Hex | #698EB3 |
| RGB | 105, 142, 179 |
| HSL | 210°, 33%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Behr
Valspar
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Clare
Magnolia Home
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.
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Genteel Blue
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Genteel Blue is Cook's Blue (NO. 237). At ΔE 0.79 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Genteel Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Genteel Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 9.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET589 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Genteel Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Genteel Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 10.57). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET589 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Genteel Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Genteel Blue — the nearest deck color, Deep Rock (JG-95), is clearly different (ΔE 12.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET589 instead. See the full Deep Rock swatch →