Mellow Blue DCP-0468 is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DDE8E2, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDE8E2 · DCP-0468
Mellow Blue
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mellow Blue Technical Profile
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Mellow Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mellow 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 BoyMellow Blue
Nearly identical
BehrEvening White
Evening White
Behr
Nearly identical
Rainsong
PPG
Nearly identical
Pirate Coast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Breakwaters
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Breakwaters
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Come Sail Away
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mellow Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mellow Blue
#DDE8E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mellow Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mellow 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 Mellow Blue.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mellow Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mellow Blue have?
Mellow Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mellow Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mellow Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Blue are Evening White by Behr (a near-identical match), Rainsong by PPG (a near-identical match), Pirate Coast by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mellow 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 Mellow Blue?
Mellow Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mellow Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.