Blue Crab Claw 137-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B9DCE8, estimated LRV 67 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Glory from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B9DCE8 · 137-2DB
Blue Crab Claw
67%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Crab Claw Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9DCE8
RGB185, 220, 232
Estimated LRV67.3
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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Colors That Work With Blue Crab Claw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Crab Claw
#B9DCE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A89B8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Crab Claw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Crab Claw 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 Crab Claw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Crab Claw have?
Blue Crab Claw 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 Crab Claw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Crab Claw are Morning Glory by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Journeys End by Behr (a close digital match), Glacier Point by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Crab Claw'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 Crab Claw?
Blue Crab Claw has a estimated lightness value of 67.3, 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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