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Dunn-Edwards Midnight BlushDE5913 · #979FBF · LRV 33

Midnight Blush reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5913 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS MIDNIGHT BLUSH
RGB 151, 159, 191LRV 33

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameMidnight Blush
SKUDE5913
Hex#979FBF
RGB151, 159, 191
HSL228°, 24%, 67%
LRV33
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Dunn-Edwards Midnight Blush

Midnight Blush sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Midnight Blush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

9 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All blue at Behr →
N100-4 · #989EBD · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 35
640F-5 · #8D9CBE · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 33
N570-3 · #9CA1B5 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 36

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
1419 · #929BC2 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 35
1433 · #93A0BD · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 36
CC-890 · #93A0BD · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 35
1425 · #9AA1B9 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 37

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All blue at Valspar →
4002-8A · #98A0C1 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 35.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.75
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
1166-4 · #99AAC8 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 40
PPG1166-4 · #99AAC8 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 40

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All blue at Glidden →
50BB 33/164 · #8F99B9 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 33
50BB 39/146 · #9CA6C2 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 39
30BB 39/122 · #9BA6BD · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 39
30BB 39/165 · #95A7C6 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 39

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All blue at Dutch Boy →
242-3DB · #9CA3BB · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 37
240-4DB · #90A1C5 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 35
241-3DB · #96A4BE · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
1276 · #9BA1CD · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All blue at Hirshfield's →
1276 · #939DCC · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 37
1282 · #A2A1B9 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 39
1247 · #A19FC8 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All blue at Kompozit →
1276 · #939DCC · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 35
1282 · #A2A1B9 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 37
1247 · #A19FC8 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 37

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Midnight Blush within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5948 · LRV 32
DE5934 · LRV 30
DE5927 · LRV 30
DE5899 · LRV 13
DE5955 · LRV 33
DE5962 · LRV 33

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #979FBF in HSL space. Pair Midnight Blush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#979FBF + #BFB797
TRIADIC
#979FBF · #BF979F · #9FBF97
ANALOGOUS
#97B3BF · #979FBF · #A397BF

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.62:1fail
Sample text on black
8.03:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Midnight Blush Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Midnight Blush from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5913 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Midnight Blush

The closest Behr equivalent of Midnight Blush is Fortune (N100-4). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Fortune and you'll get the same color. See the full Fortune swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Midnight Blush

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Midnight Blush is Blue Pearl (1433) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Pearl swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Midnight Blush

The closest Valspar equivalent of Midnight Blush is Sweet Violet (4002-8A). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 35.7 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Sweet Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Violet swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Midnight Blush

At Glidden, the closest color to Midnight Blush is Frosted Blueberry (50BB 39/146) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 39 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Blueberry swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Midnight Blush

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Midnight Blush is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neptune's Folly swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Midnight Blush

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Midnight Blush is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Midnight Blush

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Midnight Blush. The nearest is Butterfly Bush (1282) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 39 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Midnight Blush

Kompozit has no exact twin of Midnight Blush. The nearest is Butterfly Bush (1282) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →

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