Mountain Bluebird DET573 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4C98C2, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hemisphere from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C98C2 · DET573
Mountain Bluebird
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mountain Bluebird Technical Profile
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Mountain Bluebird in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Bluebird in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMountain Bluebird
Nearly identical
BehrHemisphere
Hemisphere
Behr
Nearly identical
Lake Tahoe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sorcerer
PPG
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Bluebird
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Bluebird
#4C98C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B84B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Bluebird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Bluebird 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 Mountain Bluebird.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Bluebird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Bluebird have?
Mountain Bluebird by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Mountain Bluebird in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Bluebird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Bluebird are Hemisphere by Behr (a near-identical match), Lake Tahoe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ship Shape Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain Bluebird'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 Mountain Bluebird?
Mountain Bluebird has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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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 Mountain Bluebird's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.