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Ref. #BDC7D0 · 340-2DB

Legacy

56%LRV Value
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Legacy 340-2DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BDC7D0, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mild Wind Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Legacy Technical Profile

HEX Code#BDC7D0
RGB189, 199, 208
LRV56.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy

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Legacy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Legacy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyLegacy
Nearly identical
PPGMild Wind Blue

Mild Wind Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Icy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bay of Hope

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Lighthouse Shadows

Valspar

Nearly identical

Alice White

Behr

Very similar

Water Droplet

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Quiet Sentiment

Vista Paint

Very similar

Soothing Ocean

Kilz

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Legacy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Legacy

#BDC7D0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8586AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Legacy

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wild Arctic

Complement

London Fog

Legacy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Luscious Spruce

Pop

Feeling Lucky

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Poseidon Depths

Pop

Aged Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Holiday Berry

Pop

Sparrow'S Beak

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Legacy.

Coastal Mist

Dutch Boy · 427-1DB

#C0CCC6

Peridot Sparkle

Dutch Boy · 427-2DB

#BCCBC5

Soothing Waves

Dutch Boy · 333-2DB

#BDD3CE

Blueberry Crème

Dutch Boy · 239-2DB

#BECEDB

Mirella'S Mint

Dutch Boy · 232-2DB

#BAD0C4

Frosted Fir

Dutch Boy · 330-2DB

#C0D6CD

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pebbles

Valspar · 8004-48B

#C7C5CC

Storm Rolling In

Valspar · 8004-1D

#979193

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

#43535E

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Legacy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Legacy have?
Legacy by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Legacy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Legacy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Legacy are Mild Wind Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Dolphin by PPG (a near-identical match), Instinct by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Legacy'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 Legacy?
Legacy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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