Singing the Blues DET576 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #383E5D, 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.
Ref. #383E5D · DET576
Singing the Blues
5%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Singing the Blues Technical Profile
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Singing the Blues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Singing the Blues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSinging the Blues
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRoyal Wave
Royal Wave
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Majestic Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Victory Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Majestic Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Constellations
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Skyline
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bold Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Singing the Blues
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
Pure 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
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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Singing the Blues in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Majestic Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Newport Indigo by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Singing the Blues's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.