Blue Allure 336-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C5D8DE, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balmy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C5D8DE · 336-2DB
Blue Allure
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Allure Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5D8DE
RGB197, 216, 222
Estimated LRV66.3
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 Blue Allure
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Balmy
Sherwin-Williams
#C5D8DE
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Elevation
Valspar
#C5D8DE
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Heaven on Earth
Benjamin Moore
#C4D8DE
Close digital match
Clear Sailing
PPG
#C4D5DB
Close digital match
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
#C2D7DF
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Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
#C9DADE
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Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
#CBDCE2
Close digital match
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
#C2D9DF
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Sky Light View
Behr
#C8D7DD
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Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Blue Allure
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Allure
#C5D8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Allure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Allure 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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Blue Allure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Allure have?
Blue Allure 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 Blue Allure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Allure are Balmy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Elevation by Valspar (a close digital match), Heaven on Earth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Allure'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 Blue Allure?
Blue Allure has a estimated lightness value of 66.3, 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 Blue Allure's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.