Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Madder Blue |
| SKU | DE5926 |
| Hex | #B5B6CE |
| RGB | 181, 182, 206 |
| HSL | 238°, 20%, 76% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Madder Blue
Madder Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Madder Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Madder 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 #B5B6CE in HSL space. Pair Madder 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 Madder Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Madder 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 DE5926 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madder Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madder Blue. The nearest is Wisteria (SW 6822) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Madder Blue
Behr's nearest match is Silverberry (670F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Madder Blue without repainting risk. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Madder Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Madder Blue is Blue Orchid (2069-50). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Blue Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Orchid swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Madder Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Madder Blue is Peri Wink (8003-47B) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peri Wink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Madder Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Madder Blue without repainting risk. See the full Spring Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Madder Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Madder Blue is Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Spring Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Madder Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Violet Daze (142-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Madder Blue without repainting risk. See the full Violet Daze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madder Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madder Blue. The nearest is Beverly Lilac (HGSW 1415) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beverly Lilac swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Madder Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Madder Blue. The nearest is Violet Beauty (1296) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Madder Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Madder Blue is Violet Beauty (1296) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Madder Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Madder Blue is Violet Beauty (1296) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →