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Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle

DET578 · #4D5A6B · LRV ~10

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (~97% proximity)

Yankee Doodle (DET578) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Yankee Doodle in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET578

HEX

#4D5A6B

RGB

77, 90, 107

HSL

214°, 16%, 36%

Family

Blues

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Yankee Doodle FAQ

What undertone does Yankee Doodle have?

Yankee Doodle has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Yankee Doodle?

Yankee Doodle has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 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 Yankee Doodle in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Van Deusen Blue (HC-156), ~95% proximity; Behr: English Channel (PPU14-19), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), ~92% proximity; PPG: Goblin (PPG1040-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~90% 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 Yankee Doodle?

The HEX code of Yankee Doodle (DET578) is #4D5A6B, RGB 77, 90, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.