Mysterious Blue DE5768 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3E7A85, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calypso Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E7A85 · DE5768
Mysterious Blue
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mysterious Blue Technical Profile
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Mysterious Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mysterious Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMysterious Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCalypso Blue
Calypso Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Starry Sky
Valspar
Very similar
Great Falls
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Basic Teal
Kilz
Very similar
Bermuda
PPG
Very similar
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mysterious Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mysterious Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mysterious Blue are Calypso Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wish Upon a Star by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wish Upon a Star by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mysterious 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 Mysterious Blue?
Mysterious Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.6, 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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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.