Lovely Lapis 140-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #346EA0, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowen Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #346EA0 · 140-6DB
Lovely Lapis
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lovely Lapis Technical Profile
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Lovely Lapis in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lovely Lapis in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyLovely Lapis
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBowen Blue
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
The Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peek-A-Boo Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Neptune Blue
Behr
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Chip
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lovely Lapis
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lovely Lapis
#346EA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E61A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lovely Lapis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lovely Lapis 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 Lovely Lapis.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lovely Lapis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lovely Lapis have?
Lovely Lapis 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 Lovely Lapis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lovely Lapis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lovely Lapis are Bowen Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), The Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lovely Lapis'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 Lovely Lapis?
Lovely Lapis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Lovely Lapis's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.