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Dunn-Edwards Emboldened Blue

DEFD50 · #334377 · LRV ~6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue (~96% proximity)

Emboldened Blue (DEFD50) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6 (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 Emboldened Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEFD50

HEX

#334377

RGB

51, 67, 119

HSL

226°, 40%, 33%

Family

Blues

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Emboldened Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Emboldened Blue?

Emboldened Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Emboldened Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Starry Night Blue (2067-20), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Jazzy Blue (4010-9), ~94% proximity; Behr: Tanzanite (P530-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Glory (SW 6971), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~91% proximity; PPG: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~49% 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 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.