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Cobalt

6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Cobalt Technical Profile

HEX Code#3C4378
RGB60, 67, 120
LRV6.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cobalt

Complement

Veradale

Cobalt Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Happy Trails

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pesto

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cobalt.

Emboldened Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD50

#334377

Indigo Night

Dunn-Edwards · DEA138

#324680

Jazz Age Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DET574

#3B4A6C

Dive In

Dunn-Edwards · DE5895

#3C4D85

Nautical

Dunn-Edwards · DEA139

#2E4A7D

Clematis Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DET587

#3B3F66

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

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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