Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Mountain Bluebird |
| SKU | DET573 |
| Hex | #4C98C2 |
| RGB | 76, 152, 194 |
| HSL | 201°, 49%, 53% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 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 blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 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 →
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 →
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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Swallow Tail (C2-765), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Charybdis (0661), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Charybdis swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 9.44). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.26). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mountain Bluebird
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mountain Bluebird — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 16.48). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET573 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →