Ref. #BBDAF8 · DE5862
Oh Boy!
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oh Boy! Technical Profile
What color is Oh Boy!? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BBDAF8. Colors similar to Oh Boy! include Behr Mystic River, Behr Ocean Dream, Behr Promise Keeping. Oh Boy! has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Oh Boy! sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Oh Boy!
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oh Boy!
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oh Boy!
#BBDAF8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6768CB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oh Boy!
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oh Boy! Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Oh Boy!.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oh Boy! — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oh Boy! have?
Oh Boy! by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Oh Boy! from other brands?
The closest matches are Mystic River by Behr (#BCDCF9), Ocean Dream by Behr (#B4DBFC), Promise Keeping by Behr (#B4DBFF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Oh Boy!?
Oh Boy! has an LRV of 67.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oh Boy!'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.