Day in the Shade DEFD39 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3F6D6A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #3F6D6A · DEFD39
Day in the Shade
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Day in the Shade Technical Profile
HEX Code#3F6D6A
RGB63, 109, 106
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Day in the Shade
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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