Ref. #4E5878 · DE5902
Blue Review
10%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Blue Review Technical Profile
What color is Blue Review? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #4E5878. Colors similar to Blue Review include Valspar Enchanted Navy, Kilz Deep Velvet, MPC Indian Teal. Blue Review has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Blue Review 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 Blue Review
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Review
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Review
#4E5878
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#716495
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Review
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Review 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 Blue Review.
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 Review — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Review have?
Blue Review by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Review from other brands?
The closest matches are Enchanted Navy by Valspar (#485375), Deep Velvet by Kilz (#4F5872), Indian Teal by MPC (#4B5570). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Review?
Blue Review has an LRV of 10.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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