Midnight Blush DE5913 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #979FBF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #979FBF · DE5913
Midnight Blush
35%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Midnight Blush Technical Profile
HEX Code#979FBF
RGB151, 159, 191
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fortune
Behr
#989EBD
Close digital match
Lavender Herb
Kilz
#9AA0BB
Close digital match
Exquisite Blue Grey
PPG
#8F99B9
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Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
#939CC3
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#A1A6C4
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#A1A4C5
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#9CA3BB
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Velvet Robe
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#939DCC
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Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
#8B98C4
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RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
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#98ACBA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Midnight Blush
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Blush are Fortune by Behr (a close digital match), Lavender Herb by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Midnight Blush's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.