Muted Rain 338-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B2C6D1, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honest Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2C6D1 · 338-3DB
Muted Rain
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muted Rain Technical Profile
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Muted Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muted Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMuted Rain
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHonest Blue
Honest Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
English Hollyhock
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky’s the Limit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Luna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muted Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Rain
#B2C6D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted Rain 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muted Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Rain have?
Muted Rain 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 Muted Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muted Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Rain are Honest Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), English Hollyhock by Behr (a near-identical match), Opal Waters by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Muted Rain'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 Muted Rain?
Muted Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Muted Rain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.