Postwar Boom DET584 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #466F97, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sapphire Waters from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #466F97 · DET584
Postwar Boom
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Postwar Boom Technical Profile
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Postwar Boom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Postwar Boom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPostwar Boom
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySapphire Waters
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Depths
Kilz
Nearly identical
Winter's
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Monday
Vista Paint
Very similar
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cobalt Flame
Behr
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Burbling Brook
Valspar
Very similar
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Postwar Boom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Postwar Boom
#466F97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E6EA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Postwar Boom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Postwar Boom 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Postwar Boom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Postwar Boom have?
Postwar Boom by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Postwar Boom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Postwar Boom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Postwar Boom are Sapphire Waters by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Depths by Kilz (a near-identical match), Winter's by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Postwar Boom'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 Postwar Boom?
Postwar Boom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, 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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