Fresh Air 237-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8DFE8, 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.
Ref. #C8DFE8 · 237-2DB
Fresh Air
71%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Air Technical Profile
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Fresh Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFresh Air
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBreath of Fresh Air
Breath of Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Day
Valspar
Nearly identical
Niagara Falls
PPG
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Velvet Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Air
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Fresh Air.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fresh Air in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), New Day by Valspar (a near-identical match), Skywriter by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Air's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.