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Dunn-Edwards Cobalt
DEA140 · #3C4378 · LRV ~6.3
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue (~96% proximity)Cobalt (DEA140) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Cobalt in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.3 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEA140
HEX
#3C4378
RGB
60, 67, 120
HSL
233°, 33%, 35%
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Cobalt FAQ
What is the LRV of Cobalt?
Cobalt has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cobalt in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Starry Night Blue (2067-20), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Jazzy Blue (4010-9), ~94% proximity; Behr: Tanzanite (P530-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (SW 6818), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~91% proximity; PPG: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~86% proximity; Glidden: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~47% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.