The best Dresden blue toilet seat depends on your bowl shape and preferred material: the Bemis Classic Colors is a round plastic seat with slow-close action, while the Bemis 500EC and 1500EC are round and elongated molded-wood options with removable hinges. The two remaining products listed here are not Dresden blue, so they are included only as color-mismatch alternatives—not as substitutes for a blue seat. Check your toilet’s shape before choosing.
| Product | Shape or color | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Bemis Classic Colors | Round, Dresden blue | Slow-close plastic seat |
| Bemis 500EC 464 | Round, Dresden blue | Removable molded-wood seat |
| Bemis 1500EC 464 | Elongated, Dresden blue | Removable molded-wood seat |
| Bath Royale BR500-02 | Round, almond/bone | Buyers open to a different color |
| Angol Shiold | Round, white | Buyers open to a different color |
Bemis Classic Colors Slow-Close Round Seat
This round Dresden blue seat is best for buyers who want a plastic seat with slow-close action. The listed features include a slow, quiet close, a STA-TITE fastening system intended to keep the seat from loosening, and customer service support.
Choose this if your toilet has a round bowl and you prefer a slow-close seat. It was selected because it matches the requested color and offers both quiet closing and a fastening feature. The listing identifies it as round, so it is not the choice for an elongated bowl.
Bemis 500EC 464 Round Wood Seat
This round Dresden blue molded-wood seat is best for buyers who want an easy-clean, removable design. Its twist-to-unlock hinges let the seat come off for cleaning or replacement. The listed hardware includes non-corrosive bolts and wing nuts.
Choose this if you have a round bowl and want to remove the seat for more thorough cleaning. It was selected for its exact color and release hinges. The listed features do not specify slow-close action, so avoid choosing it specifically for that feature.
Bemis 1500EC 464 Elongated Wood Seat
This Dresden blue elongated molded-wood seat is best for buyers whose toilet has an elongated bowl. Its easy-clean hinges release the seat for deeper cleaning, and the product description recommends gentle cleaners to help preserve the finish. The listing also describes a smooth, refined shape and DIY installation.
Choose this over the round Bemis models if your bowl is elongated. It was selected because it combines the requested color with a removable hinge design. It is not the right fit for a round toilet, and the provided features do not claim slow-close action.
Bath Royale BR500-02 Round Seat
This is a round seat in almond/bone, not Dresden blue. It is best only for buyers who are willing to choose a different color. Listed features include quiet-close operation, durable construction, stain resistance, and easy cleaning.
It was included as a shape-related alternative, not as a color match. Avoid this option if Dresden blue is essential to your bathroom color scheme; the product information provided does not indicate that it is available in Dresden blue.
Angol Shiold White Round Seat
This white round wood seat is not Dresden blue. The product name describes it as a 16.5-inch round seat, and the listed features identify slow-close operation. It is best for buyers who prioritize a white seat and quiet closing over an exact blue color match.
It was included as a round-shape alternative only. Avoid it if you need Dresden blue; the listed product name specifies white.
Buying Guide
How do I choose between round and elongated?
Match the seat shape to the toilet bowl before comparing material or features. The Bemis Classic Colors and 500EC are listed as round. The Bemis 1500EC is listed as elongated. A color match does not compensate for a shape mismatch, so check the existing seat or bowl dimensions first.
Which Dresden blue seat is easiest to remove for cleaning?
The Bemis 500EC and 1500EC have easy-clean or easy-change hinges designed to release the seat. The 500EC uses a twist-to-unlock hinge, while the 1500EC listing describes release hinges for deeper cleaning. The Classic Colors listing emphasizes slow-close action and fastening, not a removable hinge.
Should I choose plastic or molded wood?
The Classic Colors model is described as plastic and offers slow-close action. The two Dresden blue 500-series choices are molded wood and focus on removable hinges. Compare the listed material and features against your priorities rather than assuming one material is more durable based on the information provided.
How important is the color listing?
Color names matter when matching an existing bathroom. Three products in this selection are specifically listed as Dresden blue. The Bath Royale seat is almond/bone, and the Angol Shiold seat is white. Do not treat either alternative as a Dresden blue option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which listed seat is Dresden blue and slow-close?
The Bemis Classic Colors Slow Close Toilet Seat is listed in Dresden blue, has a round shape, and includes slow-close action.
Which Dresden blue option is elongated?
The Bemis 1500EC 464 is the listed Dresden blue elongated molded-wood seat.
Can I use a round seat on an elongated toilet?
Choose a seat that matches the bowl shape. The product listings distinguish round models from the elongated Bemis 1500EC.
Which options have removable cleaning hinges?
The Bemis 500EC and Bemis 1500EC listings describe hinges that release the seat for cleaning or replacement.
Are all five products Dresden blue?
No. The Bath Royale BR500-02 is almond/bone, and the Angol Shiold is white. Only the three Bemis products are listed as Dresden blue.