Fluttering Blue 428-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BACBC9, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Babbling Brook from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #BACBC9 · 428-2DB
Fluttering Blue
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fluttering Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BACBC9
RGB186, 203, 201
Estimated LRV57.4
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 Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#BECFCD
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#B6CACA
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Soothing Spring
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#BDCBC7
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#B6C9CA
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Colors That Work With Fluttering Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fluttering Blue
#BACBC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fluttering Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fluttering 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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Fluttering Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fluttering Blue have?
Fluttering Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Fluttering Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fluttering Blue are Babbling Brook by PPG (a close digital match), Berry Mojito by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Soothing Spring by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fluttering 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 Fluttering Blue?
Fluttering 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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