Blue Fin 137-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B6D6E3, estimated LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Hydrangea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B6D6E3 · 137-3DB
Blue Fin
64%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Fin Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6D6E3
RGB182, 214, 227
Estimated LRV63.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#B8D4E0
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#B1D3E3
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#B0D6E6
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#B7D7E0
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Colors That Work With Blue Fin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Fin
#B6D6E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E89B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Fin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Fin 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 Fin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Fin have?
Blue Fin 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 Fin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Fin are Blue Hydrangea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Tradition by Valspar (a close digital match), Watercolor Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Fin'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 Fin?
Blue Fin has a estimated lightness value of 63.6, 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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