Ref. #006E7A · DE5755
Carnival Night
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Carnival Night Technical Profile
What color is Carnival Night? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #006E7A. Colors similar to Carnival Night include Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea, Colorhouse Dream .06, Sherwin-Williams Blue Nile. Carnival Night has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Carnival Night 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 Carnival Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carnival Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carnival Night
#006E7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#234C8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carnival Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carnival Night 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 Carnival Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carnival Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carnival Night have?
Carnival Night by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Carnival Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Venezuelan Sea by Benjamin Moore (#016C77), Dream .06 by Colorhouse (#0E707B), Blue Nile by Sherwin-Williams (#01717E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Carnival Night?
Carnival Night has an LRV of 12.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Carnival Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.