Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Irogon Blue |
| SKU | DEC796 |
| Hex | #9DACB5 |
| RGB | 157, 172, 181 |
| HSL | 203°, 14%, 66% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Irogon Blue
Irogon Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Irogon Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Irogon 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 #9DACB5 in HSL space. Pair Irogon 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 Irogon Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Irogon 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 DEC796 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Irogon Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Irogon Blue. The nearest is Interesting Aqua (SW 6220) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Irogon Blue
Behr's nearest match is Twilight (T13-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Irogon Blue without repainting risk. See the full Twilight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Irogon Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Irogon Blue is Winter Lake (2129-50). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Winter Lake and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Lake swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Irogon Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Irogon Blue. The nearest is Blue Arrow (5001-3C) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.4 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Arrow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Irogon Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Set in Stone (PPG1040-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Irogon Blue without repainting risk. See the full Set in Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Irogon Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Winter Sky Grey (70BG 40/050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Irogon Blue without repainting risk. See the full Winter Sky Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Irogon Blue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Irogon Blue is Fogged In (433-3DB). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fogged In and you'll get the same color. See the full Fogged In swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Irogon Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Irogon Blue. The nearest is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Pale Slate (H045) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Irogon Blue
Rodda's nearest match is Sheer Clouds (R087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Irogon Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Irogon Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Irogon Blue is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →