Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Smoky Blue |
| SKU | DET570 |
| Hex | #7196A6 |
| RGB | 113, 150, 166 |
| HSL | 198°, 23%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Smoky Blue
Smoky Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Smoky Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Smoky 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 #7196A6 in HSL space. Pair Smoky 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 Smoky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky 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 DET570 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Reflections (1664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Blue is American Anthem (PPG1156-4) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full American Anthem swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Stone Blue (NO. 86) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Office Blue (4005-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.1 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Office Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Eiger (C2-747) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eiger swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Poolhouse (SW 7603) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poolhouse swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Blue Laguna (432-5DB) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Voyage (PPU13-07) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Voyage swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET570 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Blue — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 8.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET570 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →