Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Himalayan Blue Poppy |
| SKU | DEFD54 |
| Hex | #68ABC5 |
| RGB | 104, 171, 197 |
| HSL | 197°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Himalayan Blue Poppy
Himalayan Blue Poppy sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Himalayan Blue Poppy 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
13 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 #68ABC5 in HSL space. Pair Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 DEFD54 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Flyway (SW 6794) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flyway swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At Behr, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Ocean View (560D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Lafayette Blue (CW-610) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lafayette Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Valspar's nearest match is Tidal Basin (5001-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Himalayan Blue Poppy without repainting risk. See the full Tidal Basin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Glidden has no exact twin of Himalayan Blue Poppy. The nearest is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Big Sky Country (136-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sky Country swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is North Holland Blue (HGSW 1364) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Holland Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Himalayan Blue Poppy. The nearest is Lobster (NO. CB7) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Himalayan Blue Poppy. The nearest is Sea of Atlantis (0653) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Himalayan Blue Poppy. The nearest is Sea of Atlantis (0653) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Himalayan Blue Poppy is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Himalayan Blue Poppy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Himalayan Blue Poppy. The nearest is Sea of Atlantis (0653) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 32 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →