Midnight Blush DE5913 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #979FBF, LRV 35 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fortune from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #979FBF · DE5913
Midnight Blush
35%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Midnight Blush Technical Profile
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Midnight Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMidnight Blush
Nearly identical
BehrFortune
Fortune
Behr
Nearly identical
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Nearly identical
Exquisite Blue Grey
PPG
Very similar
Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Paradise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sweet Violet
Valspar
Very similar
Dressed Damsel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Blush
#979FBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Blush 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 Midnight Blush.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Blush have?
Midnight Blush by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Midnight Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Blush are Fortune by Behr (a near-identical match), Lavender Herb by Kilz (a near-identical match), Exquisite Blue Grey by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Midnight Blush'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 Midnight Blush?
Midnight Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Blush's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.