Aqueous Blue 134-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1DDE5, LRV 67 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quench Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1DDE5 · 134-3DB
Aqueous Blue
67%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqueous Blue Technical Profile
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Aqueous Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqueous Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAqueous Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsQuench Blue
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Pickup Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Across the Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Angelic Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Essex Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloud Break
Kilz
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqueous Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqueous Blue
#B1DDE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A90B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqueous Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqueous Blue 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 Aqueous Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aqueous Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqueous Blue have?
Aqueous Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Aqueous Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqueous Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqueous Blue are Quench Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aqueous Blue'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 Aqueous Blue?
Aqueous Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Aqueous Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.