Aqueous Blue 134-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1DDE5, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #B1DDE5 · 134-3DB
Aqueous Blue
67%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqueous Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1DDE5
RGB177, 221, 229
Estimated LRV66.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#B4E0E7
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#B1DBE4
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Across the Bay
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#B3E1E8
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#A8DBE5
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#B2E4EC
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Colors That Work With Aqueous Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Aqueous Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqueous Blue are Quench Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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