Bleached Blue 235-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6E7E9, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Sparkle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6E7E9 · 235-1DB
Bleached Blue
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bleached Blue Technical Profile
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Bleached Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bleached 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 BoyBleached Blue
Nearly identical
PPGAqua Sparkle
Aqua Sparkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spa Retreat
Behr
Nearly identical
Bravo Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blown Glass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caribbean Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morning Sky Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bleached Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bleached Blue
#D6E7E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8595AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bleached Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bleached 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 Bleached 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.
Bleached Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bleached Blue have?
Bleached Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Bleached Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bleached Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleached Blue are Aqua Sparkle by PPG (a near-identical match), Aqua Ice by Kilz (a near-identical match), Spa Retreat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bleached 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 Bleached Blue?
Bleached Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bleached Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.