Aviator Blue 237-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B9D6E5, estimated LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mediterranean Breeze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B9D6E5 · 237-3DB
Aviator Blue
64%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aviator Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9D6E5
RGB185, 214, 229
Estimated LRV64.1
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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Compare alternatives to Aviator Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mediterranean Breeze
Benjamin Moore
#B8D5E3
Close digital match
Blooming Blue
Vista Paint
#BBD7E7
Close digital match
Siesta Key Blue
PPG
#BDD8E8
Close digital match
Millstream
Behr
#B8D4E0
Close digital match
Adrift
Valspar
#B2D0DF
Close digital match
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
#BCD7E2
Close digital match
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
#B1D3E3
Close digital match
Mountain Stream
Kilz
#B3CEDA
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Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B0D6E6
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Kakelugn
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Aviator Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aviator Blue
#B9D6E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D86B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aviator Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aviator 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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Aviator Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aviator Blue have?
Aviator 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 Aviator Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aviator Blue are Mediterranean Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blooming Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Siesta Key Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aviator 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 Aviator Blue?
Aviator Blue has a estimated lightness value of 64.1, 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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Why Aviator Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.