Ocean Blue D-6743 is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4C6A74, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azalea Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #4C6A74 · D-6743
Ocean Blue
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ocean Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C6A74
RGB76, 106, 116
Estimated LRV13.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#4A6871
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#4D6A77
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Colors That Work With Ocean Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Blue
#4C6A74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#616D92
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean 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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Ocean Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Blue have?
Ocean Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Ocean Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Blue are Azalea Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Perfect Storm by Valspar (a close digital match), Before the Storm by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean 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 Ocean Blue?
Ocean Blue has a estimated lightness value of 13.1, 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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