Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Periscope |
| SKU | DE5873 |
| Hex | #52677B |
| RGB | 82, 103, 123 |
| HSL | 209°, 20%, 40% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Periscope
With an LRV of 12, Periscope is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Periscope works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Periscope 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 #52677B in HSL space. Pair Periscope 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 Periscope Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Periscope 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 DE5873 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periscope
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Luxe Blue (SW 6537) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luxe Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Periscope
At Behr, the closest color to Periscope is Evening Symphony (PMD-64) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Symphony swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Periscope
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Periscope is Andes Summit (CSP-600) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Summit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Periscope
At Valspar, the closest color to Periscope is Aurora Borealis (P037) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13.5 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aurora Borealis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Periscope
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Periscope is Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Zephyr swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Periscope
Glidden has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Stained Glass (PPG1165-6) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stained Glass swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Periscope
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Dashing Blue (339-6DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dashing Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periscope
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Periscope is Denim (HGSW 2382) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Denim swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Periscope
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Wine Dark (NO. 308) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wine Dark swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Periscope
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Deep Lagoon (0507) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Periscope
At Backdrop, the closest color to Periscope is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 18 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Periscope
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Periscope is Coastal Blue (329207) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Periscope
Kompozit has no exact twin of Periscope. The nearest is Deep Lagoon (0507) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →