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Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle

DET578 · #4D5A6B · LRV 10

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue is a 97% match

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

Compare Yankee Doodle with other brands

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Yankee Doodle in other brands?

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