Biscay Tint 235-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BADAE3, LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afternoon Siesta Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BADAE3 · 235-3DB
Biscay Tint
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Biscay Tint Technical Profile
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Biscay Tint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Biscay Tint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBiscay Tint
Nearly identical
PPGAfternoon Siesta Blue
Afternoon Siesta Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Rain Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Journeys End
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Flower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seaside Pleasure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
Very similar
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Biscay Tint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Biscay Tint
#BADAE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8EB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Biscay Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Biscay Tint 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 Biscay Tint.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Biscay Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Biscay Tint have?
Biscay Tint 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 Biscay Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Biscay Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Biscay Tint are Afternoon Siesta Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Rain Dance by Valspar (a near-identical match), Easy Breezy by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Biscay Tint'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 Biscay Tint?
Biscay Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.1, 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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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 Biscay Tint's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.