Ethereal Morn 140-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CCDCE6, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhythmic Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCDCE6 · 140-2DB
Ethereal Morn
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ethereal Morn Technical Profile
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Ethereal Morn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ethereal Morn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyEthereal Morn
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Simply Elegant
PPG
Nearly identical
Airy Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Journal Book
Valspar
Nearly identical
Precious Dew Drop
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sheer Bliss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ethereal Morn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ethereal Morn
#CCDCE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8489AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ethereal Morn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ethereal Morn 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 Ethereal Morn.
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ethereal Morn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ethereal Morn have?
Ethereal Morn 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 Ethereal Morn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ethereal Morn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ethereal Morn are Rhythmic Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sprout .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Simply Elegant by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ethereal Morn'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 Ethereal Morn?
Ethereal Morn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.7, 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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Why Ethereal Morn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.