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Dunn-Edwards Emboldened Blue
DEFD50 · #334377 · LRV 6
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue is a 96% matchEmboldened Blue (DEFD50) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 6 (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).
Compare Emboldened Blue with other brands
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LRV
6 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEFD50
HEX
#334377
RGB
51, 67, 119
HSL
226°, 40%, 33%
Family
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Emboldened Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Emboldened Blue?
Emboldened Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6 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 Emboldened Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Starry Night Blue (2067-20), 96%; Valspar: Jazzy Blue (4010-9), 94%; Behr: Tanzanite (P530-7), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Glory (SW 6971), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), 91%; PPG: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), 89%; Glidden: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 49%. 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 Emboldened Blue?
The HEX code of Emboldened Blue (DEFD50) is #334377, RGB 51, 67, 119. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.