Ref. #5588AB · DE5851
Blueberry Muffin
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blueberry Muffin Technical Profile
What color is Blueberry Muffin? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #5588AB. Colors similar to Blueberry Muffin include Valspar Blue China, Behr Skinny Jeans, PPG Cosmopolitan. Blueberry Muffin has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Blueberry Muffin 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 Blueberry Muffin
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blueberry Muffin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blueberry Muffin
#5588AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8488AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blueberry Muffin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blueberry Muffin 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 Blueberry Muffin.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blueberry Muffin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blueberry Muffin have?
Blueberry Muffin by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blueberry Muffin from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue China by Valspar (#5087A7), Skinny Jeans by Behr (#5483A4), Cosmopolitan by PPG (#528BAB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blueberry Muffin?
Blueberry Muffin has an LRV of 22.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blueberry Muffin's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.