Blue Sea VS-9451 is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2D61AD, 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.
Ref. #2D61AD · VS-9451
Blue Sea
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Sea Technical Profile
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Blue Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBlue Sea
Nearly identical
PPGRainbow Bright
Rainbow Bright
PPG
Nearly identical
Mosaic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Space
Valspar
Very similar
Dover Straits
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tidal
Behr
Very similar
Beyond The Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Hondy Tonk Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Azure Tide
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Sea
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Blue Sea.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Sea are Rainbow Bright by PPG (a near-identical match), Mosaic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Sapphire Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Sea's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.