Mellow Blue DCP-0468 is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DDE8E2, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #DDE8E2 · DCP-0468
Mellow Blue
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mellow Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDE8E2
RGB221, 232, 226
Estimated LRV78.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Mellow Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Evening White
Behr
#DCE8E2
Close digital match
Rainsong
PPG
#DEE8E3
Close digital match
Pirate Coast
Valspar
#DFE9E4
Close digital match
Breakwaters
Vista Paint
#D9E4DE
Close digital match
Breakwaters
Hirshfield's
#D9E5E0
Close digital match
Come Sail Away
Benjamin Moore
#DEEBE5
Close digital match
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
#D8E4DE
Close digital match
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
#E0EDE6
Close digital match
Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
#E0E7E2
Close digital match
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
#E1E6DC
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Mellow Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mellow Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Blue are Evening White by Behr (a close digital match), Rainsong by PPG (a close digital match), Pirate Coast by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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