Front Porch Blue 236-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C1E0E9, estimated LRV 71 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Allure from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C1E0E9 · 236-2DB
Front Porch Blue
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Front Porch Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1E0E9
RGB193, 224, 233
Estimated LRV70.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Blue Allure
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#C1E0E8
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Harborside Sky
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#C3E1EB
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Rain Dance
Valspar
#BEDDE6
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Cotton Clouds
Kilz
#C2E3EC
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Soar
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#C3DFE8
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Behr
#BDDCE7
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Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
#C5E6ED
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Blue Moon
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#BBDEE5
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Colors That Work With Front Porch Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Front Porch Blue
#C1E0E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8CB6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Front Porch Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Front Porch Blue Room Palettes
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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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Front Porch Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Front Porch Blue have?
Front Porch Blue 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 Front Porch Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Front Porch Blue are Blue Allure by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Harborside Sky by PPG (a close digital match), Rain Dance by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Front Porch 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 Front Porch Blue?
Front Porch Blue has a estimated lightness value of 70.5, 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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