Quiet Breeze 428-3DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1C7C5, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meteor Shower from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B1C7C5 · 428-3DB
Quiet Breeze
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Quiet Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1C7C5
RGB177, 199, 197
Estimated LRV54.2
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 Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy
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#B0C8C6
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Appleton
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#B1C5C4
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Wild Life
Valspar
#AEC7C6
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Appleton
Hirshfield's
#B2C7C7
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Gossamer Blue
Benjamin Moore
#B4C9C9
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Watery
Sherwin-Williams
#B4CCC9
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Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
#B6CACA
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Sea Sprite
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#B7CCC7
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Colors That Work With Quiet Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Breeze
#B1C7C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet Breeze 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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Quiet Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Breeze have?
Quiet Breeze by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Quiet Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Breeze are Meteor Shower by Behr (a close digital match), Appleton by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wild Life by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quiet Breeze'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 Quiet Breeze?
Quiet Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 54.2, 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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