Blue Sea VS-9451 is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2D61AD, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainbow Bright from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #2D61AD · VS-9451
Blue Sea
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#2D61AD
RGB45, 97, 173
Estimated LRV12.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rainbow Bright
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#2863AD
Close digital match
Mosaic
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#3963A4
Close digital match
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#38619B
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#326AB1
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#295D96
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#346696
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RAL
#3E5F8A
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#43668B
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#446A8D
Visible digital difference
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#436585
Visible digital difference
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#1F4992
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Colors That Work With Blue Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Sea
#2D61AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645CB1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Sea 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 Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Sea have?
Blue Sea by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Sea are Rainbow Bright by PPG (a close digital match), Mosaic by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deep Sapphire Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Sea'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 Sea?
Blue Sea has a estimated lightness value of 12.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Blue Sea's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.