Deep Sapphire DEA137 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #1D4E8F, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dancing Sea from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1D4E8F · DEA137
Deep Sapphire
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Deep Sapphire Technical Profile
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Deep Sapphire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Sapphire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDancing Sea
Dancing Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brilliant Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Royal Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Strong Will
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Royal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rich Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Navy Dress
Kilz
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Sapphire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Sapphire
#1D4E8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#49439C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Sapphire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Sapphire 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 Deep Sapphire.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Sapphire have?
Deep Sapphire 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 Deep Sapphire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Sapphire are Dancing Sea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Brilliant Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Royal Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Sapphire'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 Deep Sapphire?
Deep Sapphire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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 Deep Sapphire's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.