Fine Blue 237-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A6CDE4, estimated LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ice Sculpture from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A6CDE4 · 237-4DB
Fine Blue
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fine Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6CDE4
RGB166, 205, 228
Estimated LRV57.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Fine Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ice Sculpture
Valspar
#A2CAE0
Close digital match
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
#A6C9DE
Close digital match
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
#A5CDE1
Close digital match
Sea Balm
Kilz
#ACCFE7
Close digital match
Marzena Dream
Vista Paint
#A8CFEA
Close digital match
Songbird
PPG
#A3D1EB
Close digital match
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
#A6D0EC
Close digital match
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
#9BC8DE
Similar digital color
Aerial View
Behr
#A0C7E3
Similar digital color
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Fine Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fine Blue
#A6CDE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7881BA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fine Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fine 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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Fine Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fine Blue have?
Fine Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Fine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fine Blue are Ice Sculpture by Valspar (a close digital match), Palatial Skies by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Calico by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fine 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 Fine Blue?
Fine Blue has a estimated lightness value of 57.4, 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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