Frayed Denim 238-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D9E4E9, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby's Breath from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9E4E9 · 238-1DB
Frayed Denim
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frayed Denim Technical Profile
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Frayed Denim in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frayed Denim in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFrayed Denim
Nearly identical
PPGBaby's Breath
Baby's Breath
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polar Ice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Era
Behr
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sweet Bluette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Phantom Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frayed Denim
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frayed Denim
#D9E4E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frayed Denim
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frayed Denim 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 Frayed Denim.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frayed Denim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frayed Denim have?
Frayed Denim 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 Frayed Denim in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frayed Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frayed Denim are Baby's Breath by PPG (a near-identical match), Cool Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cityscape by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frayed Denim'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 Frayed Denim?
Frayed Denim has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.1, 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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