Cobalt DEA140 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3C4378, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basic Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3C4378 · DEA140
Cobalt
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cobalt Technical Profile
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Cobalt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cobalt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCobalt
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBasic Blue
Basic Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Academy Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Frozen Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Very similar
Sailor’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Daring Indigo
PPG
Very similar
Rich Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cobalt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cobalt
#3C4378
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E5C8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cobalt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cobalt 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 Cobalt.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cobalt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cobalt have?
Cobalt by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Cobalt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cobalt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cobalt are Basic Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Academy Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Violet Eclipse by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cobalt'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 Cobalt?
Cobalt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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 Cobalt's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.