Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Moody Blues |
| SKU | DET590 |
| Hex | #586E75 |
| RGB | 88, 110, 117 |
| HSL | 194°, 14%, 40% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Moody Blues
With an LRV of 15, Moody Blues is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Moody Blues works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Moody Blues 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 #586E75 in HSL space. Pair Moody Blues 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 Moody Blues Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moody Blues 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 DET590 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moody Blues
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Moody Blues is Superstition (PPG1035-6). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Superstition and you'll get the same color. See the full Superstition swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moody Blues
Valspar's nearest match is Ol' Blue Eyes (V105-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.7 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blues without repainting risk. See the full Ol' Blue Eyes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moody Blues
Kompozit's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moody Blues without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moody Blues
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Moody Blues is Smoky Blue (SW 7604) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moody Blues
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Moody Blues is Blue Spruce (1637) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Spruce swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Moody Blues
At Behr, the closest color to Moody Blues is Juniper Berries (PPU13-02) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Berries swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moody Blues
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Moody Blues is Storm Chaser (JG-86) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moody Blues
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Moody Blues is Cambridge (C2-729) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Moody Blues
At Clare, the closest color to Moody Blues is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moody Blues
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Moody Blues. The nearest is Spacebox (0493) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spacebox swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moody Blues
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Moody Blues. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moody Blues
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Moody Blues. The nearest is Flint Stone (433-5DB) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flint Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Moody Blues
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Moody Blues — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET590 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →