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Dunn-Edwards Cobalt

DEA140 · #3C4378 · LRV 6.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue is a 96% match

Cobalt (DEA140) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 6.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue (96% match).

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LRV

6.3 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA140

HEX

#3C4378

RGB

60, 67, 120

HSL

233°, 33%, 35%

Family

Blues

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Cobalt FAQ

What is the LRV of Cobalt?

Cobalt has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Cobalt in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Starry Night Blue (2067-20), 96%; Valspar: Jazzy Blue (4010-9), 94%; Behr: Tanzanite (P530-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (SW 6818), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), 91%; PPG: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), 86%; Glidden: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 47%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cobalt?

The HEX code of Cobalt (DEA140) is #3C4378, RGB 60, 67, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.