Singing the Blues DET576 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #383E5D, estimated LRV 5 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Wave from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #383E5D · DET576
Singing the Blues
5%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Singing the Blues Technical Profile
HEX Code#383E5D
RGB56, 62, 93
Estimated LRV5.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#38405D
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#3E405E
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#3B3C5A
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Colors That Work With Singing the Blues
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Singing the Blues
#383E5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5078
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Singing the Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Singing the Blues 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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Singing the Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Singing the Blues have?
Singing the Blues 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 Singing the Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Singing the Blues are Royal Wave by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Majestic Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Newport Indigo by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Singing the Blues'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 Singing the Blues?
Singing the Blues has a estimated lightness value of 5.1, 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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