Yankee Doodle DET578 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4D5A6B, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stiffkey Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #4D5A6B · DET578
Yankee Doodle
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Yankee Doodle Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D5A6B
RGB77, 90, 107
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Yankee Doodle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yankee Doodle
#4D5A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#615E8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yankee Doodle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yankee Doodle 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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Yankee Doodle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yankee Doodle have?
Yankee Doodle by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Yankee Doodle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yankee Doodle are Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Harbour (marquee) by Behr (a close digital match), Midnight Shadow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Yankee Doodle'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 Yankee Doodle?
Yankee Doodle has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, 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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