Day in the Shade DEFD39 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3F6D6A, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mythic Forest from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3F6D6A · DEFD39
Day in the Shade
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Day in the Shade Technical Profile
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Day in the Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Day in the Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDay in the Shade
Nearly identical
BehrMythic Forest
Mythic Forest
Behr
Nearly identical
Casco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Tides
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pine Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Green Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Smoky Emerald
PPG
Very similar
Mandalay Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Teal Green
Kilz
Very similar
Micropolis
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Day in the Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Day in the Shade
#3F6D6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#597286
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Day in the Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Day in the Shade 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 Day in the Shade.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Day in the Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Day in the Shade have?
Day in the Shade by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Day in the Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Day in the Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Day in the Shade are Mythic Forest by Behr (a near-identical match), Brooklyn by Behr (a very close match), Solitude by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Day in the Shade'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 Day in the Shade?
Day in the Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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 Day in the Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.