Beautiful Blue DEA136 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #186DB6, 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.
Ref. #186DB6 · DEA136
Beautiful Blue
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Beautiful Blue Technical Profile
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Beautiful Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beautiful Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBeautiful Blue
Nearly identical
BehrElectric Blue
Electric Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Peek-A-Boo Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Big Country Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Chip
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beautiful Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beautiful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beautiful Blue are Electric Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sky Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Beautiful Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.