Blue Velvet DET559 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #0D6183, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chintz from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0D6183 · DET559
Blue Velvet
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Velvet Technical Profile
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Blue Velvet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Velvet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlue Velvet
Nearly identical
ValsparChintz
Chintz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Adriatic Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Edge
Behr
Nearly identical
Ribbon Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea of Midnight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bermuda Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Job's Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Flame
PPG
Very similar
Harborside
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Velvet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Velvet
#0D6183
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#324691
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Velvet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Velvet 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 Velvet.
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 Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Velvet have?
Blue Velvet by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Blue Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Velvet are Chintz by Valspar (a near-identical match), Adriatic Sea by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Edge by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Velvet'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 Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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 Blue Velvet's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.