On Cloud Nine 140-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #85AED0, estimated LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Hydrangea from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #85AED0 · 140-4DB
On Cloud Nine
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
On Cloud Nine Technical Profile
HEX Code#85AED0
RGB133, 174, 208
Estimated LRV39.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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#87B0D7
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#8DB1CE
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#88B0D7
Close digital match
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#89B1D8
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Calm Tint
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#8DB0CC
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#84A8C3
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#7AA8C6
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Colors That Work With On Cloud Nine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
On Cloud Nine
#85AED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E80B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for On Cloud Nine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
On Cloud Nine 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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On Cloud Nine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does On Cloud Nine have?
On Cloud Nine 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 On Cloud Nine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to On Cloud Nine are Blue Hydrangea by Kilz (a close digital match), Calm Tint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wild Blue Yonder by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting On Cloud Nine'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 On Cloud Nine?
On Cloud Nine has a estimated lightness value of 39.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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