Delectable Aqua 233-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C3DEDD, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peek a Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C3DEDD · 233-2DB
Delectable Aqua
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Delectable Aqua Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3DEDD
RGB195, 222, 221
Estimated LRV69.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Delectable Aqua
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Peek a Blue
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#C5E1E1
Close digital match
Bird's Egg
Benjamin Moore
#BFDDDE
Close digital match
Aqua Whisper
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#BFDFDF
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Meander Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#BEDBD8
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#C9E0DD
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#C3E1E3
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Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
#CADFDD
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Colors That Work With Delectable Aqua
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delectable Aqua
#C3DEDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delectable Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delectable Aqua 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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Delectable Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delectable Aqua have?
Delectable Aqua by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Delectable Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delectable Aqua are Peek a Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Bird's Egg by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Aqua Whisper by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Delectable Aqua'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 Delectable Aqua?
Delectable Aqua has a estimated lightness value of 69.1, 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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