Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Midnight Blush |
| SKU | DE5913 |
| Hex | #979FBF |
| RGB | 151, 159, 191 |
| HSL | 228°, 24%, 67% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
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 5The 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →