Dangerously Elegant S540-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4B66AD, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starstruck from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4B66AD · S540-6
Dangerously Elegant
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dangerously Elegant Technical Profile
HEX Code#4B66AD
RGB75, 102, 173
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#4664A5
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Colors That Work With Dangerously Elegant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dangerously Elegant
#4B66AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887CAF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dangerously Elegant
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dangerously Elegant Room Palettes
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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
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Dangerously Elegant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dangerously Elegant have?
Dangerously Elegant by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dangerously Elegant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dangerously Elegant are Starstruck by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Blue Calico by PPG (a very close match), Dazzle by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dangerously Elegant'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 Dangerously Elegant?
Dangerously Elegant has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, 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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