Faint Blue 233-1DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D8EBE6, 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.
Ref. #D8EBE6 · 233-1DB
Faint Blue
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faint Blue Technical Profile
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Faint Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faint Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFaint Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDillard's Blue
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dancing Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dillard’s Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sparkling Spring
Behr
Nearly identical
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faint Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Faint Blue.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Faint Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faint Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faint Blue are Dillard's Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dancing Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tropical Dream by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Faint Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.