Tried & True Blue DET582 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #494F62, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China Aster from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #494F62 · DET582
Tried & True Blue
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tried & True Blue Technical Profile
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Tried & True Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tried & True 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-EdwardsTried & True Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChina Aster
China Aster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
India Ink
Kilz
Nearly identical
China Aster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Federal Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Vintage Velvet
Behr
Very similar
Jet Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystified
Valspar
Very similar
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tranquility
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tried & True Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tried & True Blue
#494F62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tried & True Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tried & True 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Tried & True Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tried & True Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tried & True Blue have?
Tried & True Blue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tried & True Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tried & True Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tried & True Blue are China Aster by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), India Ink by Kilz (a near-identical match), China Aster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tried & True 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 Tried & True Blue?
Tried & True Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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