Blue Dahlia BIC-21 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #274FEA, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kinetic Energy from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #274FEA · BIC-21
Blue Dahlia
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Dahlia Technical Profile
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Blue Dahlia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Dahlia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Dahlia
Visible difference
Dunn-EdwardsKinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
Dunn-Edwards
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Blue Sea
Dutch Boy
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Mosaic
Benjamin Moore
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Rainbow Bright
PPG
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Deep Space
Valspar
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Azure Tide
Sherwin-Williams
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Hondy Tonk Blue
Vista Paint
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Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
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Luxurious Blue
Kilz
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Brillant Blue
RAL
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Petal .05
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Dahlia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Dahlia
#274FEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8467CB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Dahlia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Dahlia Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Blue Dahlia.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Dahlia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Dahlia have?
Blue Dahlia by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Dahlia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Dahlia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Dahlia are Kinetic Energy by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Blue Sea by Dutch Boy (a close match), Starstruck by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting Blue Dahlia's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blue Dahlia?
Blue Dahlia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Dahlia's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.