Emboldened Blue DEFD50 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #334377, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #334377 · DEFD50
Emboldened Blue
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Emboldened Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#334377
RGB51, 67, 119
Estimated LRV6.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Emboldened Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Emboldened Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emboldened Blue are Starry Night Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Academy Purple by Behr (a close digital match), Sailor’s Eyes by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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