Anchor'S Away 140-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #283E69, LRV 5 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Navy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #283E69 · 140-7DB
Anchor'S Away
5%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Anchor'S Away Technical Profile
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Anchor'S Away in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anchor'S Away in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAnchor'S Away
Nearly identical
BehrDark Navy
Dark Navy
Behr
Nearly identical
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Midnight Interlude
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Emboldened Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Daring Indigo
PPG
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Very similar
Dress Blues
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Anchor'S Away
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anchor'S Away
#283E69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#50487C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anchor'S Away
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anchor'S Away 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Anchor'S Away.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Anchor'S Away — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anchor'S Away have?
Anchor'S Away by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Anchor'S Away in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anchor'S Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anchor'S Away are Dark Navy by Behr (a near-identical match), December Eve by Behr (a near-identical match), Very Navy by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Anchor'S Away's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Anchor'S Away?
Anchor'S Away has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Anchor'S Away's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.