Emboldened Blue DEFD50 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #334377, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starry Night Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #334377 · DEFD50
Emboldened Blue
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Emboldened Blue Technical Profile
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Emboldened Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emboldened Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEmboldened Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStarry Night Blue
Starry Night Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Academy Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Sailor’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frozen Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Daring Indigo
PPG
Very similar
Morning Glory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rich Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emboldened Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emboldened Blue
#334377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#625489
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emboldened Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emboldened Blue 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 Emboldened Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emboldened Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emboldened Blue have?
Emboldened Blue 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 Emboldened Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emboldened Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emboldened Blue are Starry Night Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Academy Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Sailor’s Eyes by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Emboldened Blue'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 Emboldened Blue?
Emboldened Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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 Emboldened Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.