Cobalt Salt 138-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B0D1E7, estimated LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Balm from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B0D1E7 · 138-4DB
Cobalt Salt
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cobalt Salt Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0D1E7
RGB176, 209, 231
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Cobalt Salt
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cobalt Salt
#B0D1E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787FBA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cobalt Salt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cobalt Salt 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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Cobalt Salt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cobalt Salt have?
Cobalt Salt 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 Cobalt Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cobalt Salt are Sea Balm by Kilz (a close digital match), Scandinavia by Kilz (a close digital match), Elevated by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cobalt Salt'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 Cobalt Salt?
Cobalt Salt has a estimated lightness value of 60.6, 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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