Front Porch Blue 236-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C1E0E9, 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.
Ref. #C1E0E9 · 236-2DB
Front Porch Blue
71%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Front Porch Blue Technical Profile
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Front Porch Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Front Porch Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFront Porch Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Allure
Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harborside Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Rain Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Journeys End
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Front Porch Blue
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Front Porch Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Front Porch Blue 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 Front Porch Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Front Porch Blue in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Harborside Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Rain Dance by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Front Porch Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.