Ref. #5C76AF · MP973
Diner Door Blue
18%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Diner Door Blue Technical Profile
What color is Diner Door Blue? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #5C76AF. Colors similar to Diner Door Blue include Benjamin Moore Waterdrop, Behr Splendor And Pride, Vista Paint Harbor Blue. Diner Door Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Diner Door Blue 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 Diner Door Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Diner Door Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Diner Door Blue
#5C76AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C84AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Diner Door Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Diner Door 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Diner Door Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Diner Door Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diner Door Blue have?
Diner Door Blue by MPC has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Diner Door Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Waterdrop by Benjamin Moore (#5D7AB4), Splendor And Pride by Behr (#5972A9), Harbor Blue by Vista Paint (#5B79AA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Diner Door Blue?
Diner Door Blue has an LRV of 18.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Diner Door Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.