Blueberry Muffin DE5851 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5588AB, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue China from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5588AB · DE5851
Blueberry Muffin
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blueberry Muffin Technical Profile
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Blueberry Muffin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blueberry Muffin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlueberry Muffin
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue China
Blue China
Valspar
Nearly identical
Skinny Jeans
Behr
Nearly identical
Cosmopolitan
PPG
Very similar
Breakwaters
Kilz
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blueberry Muffin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blueberry Muffin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blueberry Muffin are Blue China by Valspar (a near-identical match), Skinny Jeans by Behr (a near-identical match), Cosmopolitan by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blueberry Muffin'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 Blueberry Muffin?
Blueberry Muffin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.5, 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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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.