Ref. #296A9D · DE5859
The Blues
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
The Blues Technical Profile
What color is The Blues? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #296A9D. Colors similar to The Blues include Vista Paint Bowen Blue, Valspar In the Nick, Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue. The Blues has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, The Blues 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 The Blues
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With The Blues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
The Blues
#296A9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5156A8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for The Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to The Blues.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
The Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does The Blues have?
The Blues by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match The Blues from other brands?
The closest matches are Bowen Blue by Vista Paint (#246CA6), In the Nick by Valspar (#28679E), Paddington Blue by Benjamin Moore (#146AA8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of The Blues?
The Blues has an LRV of 13.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with The Blues
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why The Blues's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.