Faint Blue 233-1DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D8EBE6, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dillard's Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #D8EBE6 · 233-1DB
Faint Blue
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Faint Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8EBE6
RGB216, 235, 230
Estimated LRV79.7
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 Familygreen
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Faint Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
#D6E9E4
Close digital match
Dancing Mist
Valspar
#D5E8E3
Close digital match
Tropical Dream
PPG
#D9EAE5
Close digital match
Spring Mint
Benjamin Moore
#DAEEE8
Close digital match
Dillard’s Blue
Vista Paint
#D6E9E2
Close digital match
Sparkling Spring
Behr
#DCF0EB
Close digital match
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
#D6EAE8
Close digital match
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D7EBE2
Close digital match
Misty Morning
Kilz
#D2E4DC
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Colorhouse
#E0EDE6
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Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Faint Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faint Blue
#D8EBE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faint Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faint Blue 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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Faint Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faint Blue have?
Faint Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Faint Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faint Blue are Dillard's Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Dancing Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Tropical Dream by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Faint Blue'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 Faint Blue?
Faint Blue has a estimated lightness value of 79.7, 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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