Ref. #3E7A85 · DE5768
Mysterious Blue
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mysterious Blue Technical Profile
What color is Mysterious Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #3E7A85. Colors similar to Mysterious Blue include Benjamin Moore Calypso Blue, Vista Paint Wish Upon a Star, MPC Cypress Bayou. Mysterious Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Mysterious Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Mysterious Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mysterious Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mysterious Blue
#3E7A85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#607396
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mysterious Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mysterious 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 Mysterious 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.
Mysterious Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mysterious Blue have?
Mysterious Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Mysterious Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Calypso Blue by Benjamin Moore (#3A7B86), Wish Upon a Star by Vista Paint (#417C88), Cypress Bayou by MPC (#437A87). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mysterious Blue?
Mysterious Blue has an LRV of 16.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mysterious Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.