Lake Breeze 138-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D4E4EC, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Humid Weather from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4E4EC · 138-2DB
Lake Breeze
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lake Breeze Technical Profile
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Lake Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyLake Breeze
Nearly identical
KilzHumid Weather
Humid Weather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Snow Shadow Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Dreamy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bird Bath Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Bluette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Breeze
#D4E4EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8189B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Breeze 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 Lake Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lake Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Breeze have?
Lake Breeze by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Lake Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Breeze are Humid Weather by Kilz (a near-identical match), Snow Shadow Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Dreamy Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lake Breeze'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 Lake Breeze?
Lake Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.