Cobalt Salt 138-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B0D1E7, 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.
Ref. #B0D1E7 · 138-4DB
Cobalt Salt
61%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cobalt Salt Technical Profile
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Cobalt Salt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cobalt Salt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCobalt Salt
Nearly identical
KilzSea Balm
Sea Balm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elevated
Behr
Nearly identical
Mill Run Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Gentle Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marzena Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sapphireberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Blue Yonder
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cobalt Salt
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cobalt Salt.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cobalt Salt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cobalt Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cobalt Salt are Sea Balm by Kilz (a near-identical match), Scandinavia by Kilz (a near-identical match), Elevated by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cobalt Salt's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.