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Blue Steel
A deep blue-gray with a quiet color
Blue Steel adds a muted blue tone to cabinets, doors, and darker rooms. White, pale wood, and brushed metal keep the palette simple.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Gray-blue
- Light reflectance
- 10 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Dunn-Edwards
Color & light
Color and lighting
Blue Steel in daylight, shade, and warm light
Lightness
10 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 83
- Green
- 90
- Blue
- 97
HSL
- Hue
- 210°
- Saturation
- 8%
- Lightness
- 35%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The blue becomes clearer in natural light.
Cool or indirect light
It can read as a dark charcoal gray.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps soften the cool blue tone.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Blue Steel in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Blue-gray walls contrast with the cream sofa and timber bookcase.
Dining room
Dark blue-gray walls set off the warm wood dining set and window trim.
Kitchen cabinets
Blue-gray cabinets pair with pale counters, timber stools, and brass pendants.
Bedroom
Deep blue-gray walls frame the pale upholstered bed and wood chest.
Home office
Blue-gray walls and built-in shelves surround the rustic timber desk.
Bathroom
Blue-gray upper walls add depth above pale stone tile and a wood vanity.
Exterior
See Blue Steel on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Dark blue-gray siding contrasts with the timber entrance and pale stepping stones.
Front door
The blue-gray door adds a cool accent beside pale stone and warm timber.
Shutters & trim
Blue-gray shutters frame the windows against rough pale masonry.
Fences & garden structures
The blue-gray fence sets off green planting and a weathered wood bench.
Stucco
Blue-gray stucco surrounds the arched timber door and planted gravel beds.
Garage door
The blue-gray garage door sits beneath a timber soffit within pale stonework.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Blue Steel
White and black
Whisper and Black add simple contrast beside Blue Steel.
- Blue SteelDE6342 · Main color
- WhisperDEW340 · Second color
- BlackDEA002 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Creamy white and warm tan complement Blue Steel.
- Blue SteelDE6342 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · Second color
- Baked PotatoDEC717 · Accent color
Color and cream
Bring Blue Steel together with a muted accent and soft cream.
- Blue SteelDE6342 · Main color
- Green SceneDE6251 · Second color
- Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related blue shades from Dunn-Edwards
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Frequently Asked Questions
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