Ref. #186DB6 · DEA136
Beautiful Blue
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Beautiful Blue Technical Profile
What color is Beautiful Blue? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #186DB6. Colors similar to Beautiful Blue include Behr Electric Blue, RAL Sky Blue, Valspar Peek-A-Boo Blue. Beautiful Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Beautiful Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Beautiful Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beautiful Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Beautiful Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beautiful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beautiful Blue have?
Beautiful Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Beautiful Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Electric Blue by Behr (#2C6CAF), Sky Blue by RAL (#2271B3), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (#3370AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beautiful Blue?
Beautiful Blue has an LRV of 14.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beautiful Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.