Fresh Air 237-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8DFE8, estimated LRV 71 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breath of Fresh Air from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C8DFE8 · 237-2DB
Fresh Air
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Air Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8DFE8
RGB200, 223, 232
Estimated LRV70.9
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Breath of Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
#CADEE6
Close digital match
New Day
Valspar
#C9DEE8
Close digital match
Niagara Falls
PPG
#CBE3EE
Close digital match
Misty Blue
Kilz
#CDE4EE
Close digital match
Velvet Sky
Behr
#C8E2EE
Close digital match
High Spirits
Vista Paint
#C9E4EE
Close digital match
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
#C3DFE8
Close digital match
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#CFE5F0
Close digital match
Sea Foam Mist
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#CBDCE2
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#CCDCE7
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Fresh Air
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Air
#C8DFE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808BB2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Air 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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Fresh Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Air have?
Fresh Air 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 Fresh Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Air are Breath of Fresh Air by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), New Day by Valspar (a close digital match), Skywriter by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fresh Air'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 Fresh Air?
Fresh Air has a estimated lightness value of 70.9, 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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