Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Mountain Bluebird |
| SKU | DET573 |
| Hex | #4C98C2 |
| RGB | 76, 152, 194 |
| HSL | 201°, 49%, 53% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Mountain Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Mountain Bluebird 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
11 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Mountain Bluebird 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 #4C98C2 in HSL space. Pair Mountain Bluebird 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 Mountain Bluebird Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mountain Bluebird 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 DET573 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mountain Bluebird is Jacaranda (SW 6802) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
The closest Behr equivalent of Mountain Bluebird is Hemisphere (M500-4). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Hemisphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemisphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mountain Bluebird is Lake Tahoe (783). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lake Tahoe and you'll get the same color. See the full Lake Tahoe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Valspar's nearest match is Estero Sky (V071-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.8 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Bluebird without repainting risk. See the full Estero Sky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Bluebird is Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hush-A-Bye swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
At Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Bluebird is Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hush-A-Bye swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Bluebird without repainting risk. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mountain Bluebird is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mountain Bluebird is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →