Beautiful Blue DEA136 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #186DB6, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Electric Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #186DB6 · DEA136
Beautiful Blue
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Beautiful Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#186DB6
RGB24, 109, 182
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Beautiful Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beautiful Blue
#186DB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#464BBB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beautiful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beautiful Blue 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
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Beautiful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beautiful Blue have?
Beautiful Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Beautiful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beautiful Blue are Electric Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Sky Blue by RAL (a close digital match), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Beautiful Blue'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 Beautiful Blue?
Beautiful Blue has a estimated lightness value of 14.5, 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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