Frayed Denim 238-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D9E4E9, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #D9E4E9 · 238-1DB
Frayed Denim
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Frayed Denim Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9E4E9
RGB217, 228, 233
Estimated LRV76.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandDutch Boy
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#D5E1E5
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Sweet Bluette
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#D8E6EC
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Clean Air
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Sizing
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Colors That Work With Frayed Denim
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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
Digital 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
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Frayed Denim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frayed Denim have?
Frayed Denim by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Frayed Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frayed Denim are Baby's Breath by PPG (a close digital match), Cool Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Cityscape by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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