Perfect Puddle 136-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4EA4C0, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Chaise from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4EA4C0 · 136-5DB
Perfect Puddle
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Perfect Puddle Technical Profile
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Perfect Puddle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfect Puddle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPerfect Puddle
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Chaise
Blue Chaise
Behr
Nearly identical
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Palace Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sticky Note Blue
PPG
Very similar
Frozen Wave
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Nebula
Valspar
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfect Puddle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfect Puddle
#4EA4C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8BB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfect Puddle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfect Puddle 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 Perfect Puddle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perfect Puddle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfect Puddle have?
Perfect Puddle by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Perfect Puddle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfect Puddle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Puddle are Blue Chaise by Behr (a near-identical match), North Pole Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Caspian Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perfect Puddle'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 Perfect Puddle?
Perfect Puddle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perfect Puddle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.