Blue Royale VS-9550 is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #243F90, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daring Indigo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #243F90 · VS-9550
Blue Royale
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Royale Technical Profile
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Blue Royale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Royale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBlue Royale
Nearly identical
BehrDaring Indigo
Daring Indigo
Behr
Nearly identical
Florida Waters
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Highlight
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Indigo Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Hacienda Talavera
PPG
Visible difference
Morning Glory
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Indigo
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Royale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Royale
#243F90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F4A9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Royale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Royale 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Blue Royale.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Royale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Royale have?
Blue Royale by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Blue Royale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Royale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Royale are Daring Indigo by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Indigo by Behr (a very close match), Sailor by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Royale'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 Blue Royale?
Blue Royale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Royale's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.