Blue Wood Aster 243-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D8DDE6, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wishful Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DDE6 · 243-1DB
Blue Wood Aster
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Wood Aster Technical Profile
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Blue Wood Aster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Wood Aster 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 Wood Aster
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWishful Blue
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Icy Waterfall
PPG
Nearly identical
Highland Winds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mirror Ball
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Wood Aster
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Wood Aster
#D8DDE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Wood Aster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Wood Aster 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 Wood Aster.
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 Wood Aster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Wood Aster have?
Blue Wood Aster by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Wood Aster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Wood Aster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Wood Aster are Wishful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Icy Waterfall by PPG (a near-identical match), Irradiant Iris by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Wood Aster'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 Wood Aster?
Blue Wood Aster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Wood Aster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.